2001 Honda S2000 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica 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 132 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S2000 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1983 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2001 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda S2000 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Celica |
Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |