1999 Honda S2000 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1999 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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | S2000 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
