2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1972 Jaguar E Type
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar E Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar E Type would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar E Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar E Type (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar E Type should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar E Type weights approximately 46 kg more than 2009 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, 1972 Jaguar E Type (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar E Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1972 Jaguar E Type | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S2000 | E Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |
