2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 164 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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, 1974 Volvo 164 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S2000 | 164 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
