2005 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2005 Honda Insight and 2005 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 955 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jaguar S-Type 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 S-Type. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Insight, 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 S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight. 2005 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Insight | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Insight | S-Type |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |