1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Monaro | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
