2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 205 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S2000 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S2000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
