1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1998 Honda S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 500 Testarossa | S2000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |