2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 2009 Honda S2000 (173 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S2000 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
