2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 647 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Jaguar XKR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Pilot | XKR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
