1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 292 kg more than 2002 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Camaro | S2000 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |