1998 Honda S2000 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica 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 136 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica. 1984 Toyota Celica 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. 1984 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S2000 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S2000 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
