2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | S2000 | Chevette |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 97.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |