2001 Honda S2000 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S2000 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S2000 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
