2005 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Because 1959 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 1959 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, 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, 2005 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Accord | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
