2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1302.
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 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 1970 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | S2000 | 1302 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |