2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Pilot | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |
