2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 1987 Toyota Crown 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. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S2000 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
