1972 Dodge Challenger vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Challenger (241 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 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 Dodge Challenger (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Challenger | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Challenger | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
