2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 226 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, 1958 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | S2000 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 150 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 | 1354 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
