2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 116 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Honda | Tatra |
| Model | S2000 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
