1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 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 163 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 1000 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |