2001 Honda S2000 vs. 2003 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2003 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Murano weights approximately 535 kg more than 2001 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Murano 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, 2003 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S2000 | 2003 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |
