1958 Austin A135 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 44 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 815 kg more than 2002 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A135 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |
