2004 Honda S2000 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,147 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda S2000 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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, 2004 Honda S2000 (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda S2000 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S2000 | 818 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2147 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
