2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S2000 | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
