2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 10 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 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.

Because 2000 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Honda S2000 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Make Honda Chevrolet
Model S2000 Cobalt
Year Released 2000 2010
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2201 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 8600 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 208 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 7500 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 49 L


 

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