2006 Honda S2000 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda S2000 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 2006 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda S2000 | 1969 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | S2000 | 1302 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |