2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 5 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 78 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 Renault 5. 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, 1979 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S2000 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 56 L |
