1998 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, both 1998 Honda NSX 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 224 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | NSX | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
