2003 Honda S2000 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 421 kg more than 1993 Morgan 4. 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda S2000 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | S2000 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
