2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500. 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Honda | Steyr |
Model | S2000 | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |