1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 263 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
