2009 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Jaguar XJR

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 536 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 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 2002 Jaguar XJR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Civic 2002 Jaguar XJR
Make Honda Jaguar
Model Civic XJR
Year Released 2009 2002
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.1:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1129 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.7 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.6 L/100km 18.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 85 L


 

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