2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1963 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Cedric 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 178 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1963 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1963 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |
