1952 Allard J2R vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard J2R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard J2R would be higher. At 5,415 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard J2R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard J2R (251 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1952 Allard J2R.
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, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard J2R | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Allard | Honda |
Model | J2R | S2000 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5415 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 508 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.4 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |