Jaguar XJ 1997 vs Honda Saber 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 316 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Jaguar XJ engine produces 20 HP less power than Honda Saber, but torque is 2 NM more than Honda Saber. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Saber) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XJ) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar XJ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Saber might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.42 m | |
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Jaguar XJ is larger, but lower. Jaguar XJ is 16 cm longer than the Honda Saber, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar XJ is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | no data | |
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