2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. 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 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | S2000 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
