1949 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 39 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 90 | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 90 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |