2001 Honda S2000 vs. 1976 Lada 1200
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1976 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S2000 weights approximately 317 kg more than 1976 Lada 1200. 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, 2001 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S2000 | 1976 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | S2000 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 39 L |
