2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 8 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (254 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S2000 | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | S2000 | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 49 L |
