2005 Honda S2000 vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Peugeot 504 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 149 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | S2000 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
