1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 308 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
