2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | S2000 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 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 |
