2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 260. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 260 weights approximately 85 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, 1976 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S2000 | 260 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
