2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1974 Zastava 1300
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Zastava 1300 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 179 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1974 Zastava 1300. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1974 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Honda | Zastava |
| Model | S2000 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
