1968 Austin A 60 vs. 2001 Honda S2000
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S2000 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. 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, 2001 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 2001 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 60 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |
