1964 Honda S500 vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 890 kg more than 1964 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500. 1996 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S500 | XK |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
