1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 370 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, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Monte Carlo | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |
