1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB4 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
