2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett. 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 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S2000 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
