1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda S2000 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 2006 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Commodore | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1890 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
