1998 Honda S2000 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 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 S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda S2000 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | S2000 | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |