2007 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 260 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Because 1993 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 1993 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XJS |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |