2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Jaguar XK

To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2008 Jaguar XK 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 2008 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2008 Jaguar XK
Make Honda Jaguar
Model Accord XK
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 4194 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 300 HP
Torque 220 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2080 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 71 L


 

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