2003 Honda S2000 vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Rover Vitesse. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 154 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000.
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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda S2000 | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | S2000 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
