1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 2001 Honda S2000
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 2001 Honda S2000 | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | 2-Litre | S2000 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |