1973 Holden Monaro vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1973 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Monaro weights approximately 58 kg more than 2004 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, 1973 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden Monaro | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Monaro | S2000 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |