2000 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Jaguar F-Type
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar F-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar F-Type would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar F-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (350 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar F-Type should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar F-Type weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (543 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar F-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1989 Jaguar F-Type | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Civic | F-Type |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
