2005 Honda S2000 vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda S2000 | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S2000 | Flavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1326 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |