1999 Honda S2000 vs. 1999 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 1999 Honda S2000 and 1999 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S2000 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 206, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 1999 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | S2000 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
