2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S2000 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |