2002 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 766 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XJ |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 450 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2105 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3157 mm |