2008 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (488 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE 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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Accord | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 488 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2909 mm |
