2001 Honda S2000 vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotec C 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotec C 1000 would be higher. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 605 more horse power than 2001 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S2000 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 782 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S2000 | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Lotec |
| Model | S2000 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
