2000 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Honda S2000
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 310 kg more than 2001 Honda S2000.
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, 2000 Acura NSX (305 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 2001 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | NSX | S2000 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3208 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 208 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |