1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 846 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 1998 Chevrolet Express 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. 1998 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |
