2012 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic 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 412 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. 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, 2007 Honda Civic, 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 506 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XK | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | XK | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 680 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
