2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1981 Seat 131
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat 131 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) has 185 more horse power than 1981 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1981 Seat 131. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1981 Seat 131 | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | S2000 | 131 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |