2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 9 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 691 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte 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. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda S2000 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | S2000 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 79.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |