2004 Honda Civic vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar XK weights approximately 26 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 1951 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XK |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |