2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 357 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | XJ | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
