1999 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 275 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000. 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier, 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| 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 | 238 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
