1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Lancia 037 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
