2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 3 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), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 760 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2012 Jaguar XF 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. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | S2000 | XF |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
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 | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2908 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |