1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 475 kg more than 1998 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Impala | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
