2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1951 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1951 Peugeot 203. 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1951 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S2000 | 203 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 71 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 | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |