1958 Austin A135 vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1998 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A135 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
