2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | S2000 | Trident |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
