2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | S2000 | 240 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |