2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1958 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar XK weights approximately 226 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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, 1958 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1958 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | S2000 | XK |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |