2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride 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 @ 8600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 519 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S2000 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
