2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | S2000 | P4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |