2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356.
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, 2009 Honda S2000 (173 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S2000 | 356 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 119 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |