1970 Honda S600 vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1970 Honda S600. 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S600 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 82 L |
