2005 Honda S2000 vs. 1964 Moretti 2500
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1964 Moretti 2500. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 1964 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Moretti |
| Model | S2000 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
