2001 Honda S2000 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 68 kg more than 2001 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S2000 | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S2000 | Starfire |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| 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 | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
