1999 Honda S2000 vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 295 kg more than 1999 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, 1989 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda S2000 | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Supra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |