1970 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1080 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 XK (411 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK 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 XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S600 | XK |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
