2003 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1970 Honda S800. 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda S2000 | 1970 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S2000 | S800 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
