1998 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1076 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, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S2000 | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
