2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 336 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jaguar XJR 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 2007 Jaguar XJR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | XJR | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 30 L |
