1963 Honda S500 vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1963 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1995 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | S500 | XJS |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 82 L |