2000 Honda S2000 vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 1500 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 164 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S2000 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Zastava 1500. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S2000 | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Honda | Zastava |
| Model | S2000 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
