1963 Honda S500 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 47 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 888 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500. 2010 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1963 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1963 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S500 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |
