2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1971 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 411. 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1971 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S2000 | 411 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
