2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 163 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000. 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | S2000 | Bora |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |