2002 Honda Life vs. 2002 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2002 Honda Life and 2002 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 825 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Jaguar XK8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Jaguar XK8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2002 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Life | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |
