2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 105 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.
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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S2000 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
