2006 Honda S2000 vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda S2000 | 1950 Rover P4 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | S2000 | P4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |