2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S2000 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |