2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Jaguar XJ6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 226 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jaguar XJ6 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 2005 Jaguar XJ6. 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 Jaguar XJ6 (279 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Accord | XJ6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1388 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |