1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 415 kg more than 2006 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2006 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Caprice | S2000 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 208 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |