2000 Honda S2000 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 492 kg more than 2000 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, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda S2000 | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | S2000 | MK IX |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 77 L |