2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 319 kg more than 2007 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | S2000 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |