1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 110 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |