2000 Honda S2000 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda S2000 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S2000 | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |