1967 Honda S800 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1967 Honda S800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 766 kg more than 1967 Honda S800. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S800 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |
