1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Bigua | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 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 | 1050 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
