2006 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda S2000 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. 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, 2006 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda S2000 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | S2000 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
