2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 246 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S2000 | XJS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
