1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Valiant | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
