2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1973 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Morgan 4 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 @ 7800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1973 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 824 kg more than 1973 Morgan 4. 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1973 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | S2000 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
