1999 Honda S2000 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S2000 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4. 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | S2000 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
