2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona 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 @ 7800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |