1998 Honda S2000 vs. 1961 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 565 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000.
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, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S2000 | 1961 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S2000 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
