1963 Abarth 595 vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S2000 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. 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, 2000 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 595 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 58 L |
