1998 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Ram and 1998 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Ram | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
