2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT 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 172 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S2000 | GT |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |
