2006 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 420 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2001 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Civic | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
