1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 340 Mexico | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 50 L |
