2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 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 133 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | S2000 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 81 mm |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
