2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | S2000 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
