2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | S2000 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 88.9 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
