2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 360 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | S2000 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |