2003 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina 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 125 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 441 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda S2000 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Carina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |