2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 539 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 2005 Jaguar XJ6 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 XJ6. 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 (279 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XJ6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2965 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |