2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 200 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S2000 | MK II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
