1972 Chrysler Charger vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (459 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Charger | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Charger | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5561 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
