1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 238 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 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 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Monaro | S2000 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |