2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 186 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S2000 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
