1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 305 kg more than 1998 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Statesman | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
