2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Skoda L 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 180 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1990 Skoda L. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | S2000 | L |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
