2000 Honda Life vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 564 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
