2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 747 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Vamos | XJS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 90 L |
