2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2002 Honda S2000 and 2002 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 238 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 283 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2002 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S2000 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
