2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 89 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |