1962 Honda S500 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1962 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1962 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1962 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S500 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2880 mm |
