2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1967 Steyr 650T
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1967 Steyr 650T. 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1967 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Honda | Steyr |
| Model | S2000 | 650T |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1850 mm |
