1954 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2002 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |