2012 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2012 Honda Pilot and 2012 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XK.
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, 2012 Honda Pilot, 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 (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Pilot | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Pilot | XK |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4862 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1328 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |