2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 7 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 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 364 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, both vehicles can yield 208 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S2000 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |
