2000 Honda S2000 vs. 1972 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1972 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S2000 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1972 Opel Ascona. 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, 2000 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S2000 | 1972 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S2000 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
