1958 Austin A 95 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 95 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
