2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 351 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | S2000 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3033 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
