2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1981 Volvo 265
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 265. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 265 weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.
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, 1981 Volvo 265 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1981 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S2000 | 265 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
