1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 140 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
