2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2002 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2002 Honda S2000 and 2002 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 206. (72 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 206. 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, 2002 Peugeot 206, 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 206. (120 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2002 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | S2000 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
