1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | GAZ | Honda |
| Model | M-20 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
