2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 651 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 2004 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 2004 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (411 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |