2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina 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 138 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 134 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |