2005 Honda S2000 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 452 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000. 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S2000 | 420G |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
