1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
Model | 100 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |