1998 Honda S2000 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 15 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1350 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S2000 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | S2000 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2745 mm |
