2001 Honda S2000 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Honda S2000.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda S2000 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | S2000 | 109 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |