2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1995 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1995 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 1995 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda S2000 1995 Holden Commodore
Make Honda Holden
Model S2000 Commodore
Year Released 2002 1995
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 8600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 208 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 7500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2740 mm


 

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