2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1972 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Matra-Simca M530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Matra-Simca M530 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 167 more horse power than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Matra-Simca M530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1972 Matra-Simca M530 | |
| Make | Honda | Matra-Simca |
| Model | S2000 | M530 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
