1969 Honda S800 vs. 1945 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1969 Honda S800 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 1,775 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 635 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S800 | 1945 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | S800 | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1969 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 789 cc | 1775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3060 mm |