1998 Honda S2000 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 18 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 20 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 1998 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S2000 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | S2000 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
