2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Laurel 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 135 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
