2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203.
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, 2007 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S2000 | 203 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |