2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 522 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | S2000 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
