1998 Honda S2000 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. 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, 1998 Honda S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S2000 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S2000 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
