1962 Honda S500 vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 42 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 940 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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Honda S500 | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S500 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 492 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
