1999 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S2000 weights approximately 857 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | S2000 | Bug |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 23 L |
