2005 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2005 Honda Legend and 2005 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (241 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 219 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jaguar XJ 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 XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend, 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 Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Legend | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Legend | XJ |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |