2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 12 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 67 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda S2000 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |