1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 960 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000. 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | Lagonda | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
