2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. Both 2002 Honda S2000 and 1981 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. 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) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S2000 | Beta |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |