2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2007 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S2000 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
