1998 Honda S2000 vs. 2004 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2004 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda S2000 | 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | S2000 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |