1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda S2000 weights approximately 736 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 2006 Honda S2000 (208 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2006 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 750 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 208 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |