2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 44 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 122 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda S2000 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | S2000 | 44 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |