2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (214 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda S2000 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S2000 | 944 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |