2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1957 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 190 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 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda S2000 | 1957 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S2000 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |