2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2002 Infiniti FX
To start off, both 2002 Honda S2000 and 2002 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti FX (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti FX weights approximately 571 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, 2002 Infiniti FX (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 2002 Infiniti FX 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. 2002 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 2002 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | S2000 | FX |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |