2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 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 146 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S2000 | 504 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |