2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1968 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 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, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S2000 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 104 L |
