2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Caterham Superlight R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Caterham Superlight R would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 830 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | Superlight R | S2000 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |