1998 Honda S2000 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 53 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, 1998 Honda S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda S2000 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | S2000 | 244 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |