1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham.
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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Brougham | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Brougham | S2000 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |