2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK 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 XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK weights approximately 584 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 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 2007 Jaguar XK. 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 XK (411 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2007 Jaguar XK 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 XK | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 71 L |