2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century.
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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Honda | Buick |
Model | S2000 | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 173 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |