2006 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Jaguar XJR
To start off, both 2006 Honda S2000 and 2006 Jaguar XJR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2006 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 414 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Jaguar XJR (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000. 2006 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2006 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda S2000 | 2006 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S2000 | XJR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |
