2004 Honda S2000 vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Honda S2000. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 532 kg more than 2004 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2004 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda S2000 | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | S2000 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2147 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |