2003 Honda City vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2003 Honda City and 2003 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 605 kg more than 2003 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Jaguar XJ 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 2003 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda City, 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, 2003 Jaguar XJ (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City. 2003 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda City has manual transmission. 2003 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 2003 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | City | XJ |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
