2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2011 Audi Q5

To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 11 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.

Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 2011 Audi Q5 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. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2000 Honda S2000 2011 Audi Q5
Make Honda Audi
Model S2000 Q5
Year Released 2000 2011
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 8600 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 208 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 7500 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 1855 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1654 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2807 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 75 L