1970 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 35 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 2,096 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (154 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 795 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S600 | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | S600 | S-Type |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |