2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda S2000 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | S2000 | Floride |
Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |