2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 235 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S2000 | 265 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
