2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2007 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S2000 | 944 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |