2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Argento Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Argento Viva would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S2000 | Argento Viva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
