2006 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 208 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Jaguar XJS 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 1990 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XJS |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |