2012 Jaguar XF vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 1243 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | XF | Today |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1400 mm |
