1975 Avanti Avanti vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 294 kg more than 2004 Honda S2000.
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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Avanti Avanti | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
