2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 429 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jaguar XJ8 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 2007 Jaguar XJ8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XJ8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 420 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |