2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 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 182 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S2000 | 66 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
