2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 475 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 1998 Buick Park Avenue 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. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | S2000 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
