2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 420 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 20 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420. 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, 1989 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | S2000 | 420 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
