1968 Honda S800 vs. 1998 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJR is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1968 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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800. 1998 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1998 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S800 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 87 L |
