2002 Audi S3 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2002 Audi S3 and 2002 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Audi S3. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi S3 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
Because 2002 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi S3 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, 2002 Audi S3 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi S3 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S3 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1423 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
