1980 Holden Statesman vs. 2001 Honda S2000
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 457 kg more than 2001 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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2001 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Statesman | 2001 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Statesman | S2000 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |