2009 Jaguar XK vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 910 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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2009 Jaguar XK 1996 Honda Today
Make Jaguar Honda
Model XK Today
Year Released 2009 1996
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 410 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 560 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1330 mm 1400 mm