2005 Honda Life vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Life | XJ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3040 mm |
