1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S2000 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Lancia 037 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
