2009 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Insight would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 524 kg more than 2009 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight, 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Insight | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
