1970 Holden Monaro vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 34 kg more than 2005 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 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Monaro | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Monaro | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
