2003 Honda Insight vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 633 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Jaguar XK 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 1960 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight, 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Insight | XK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
