2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1242 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 2005 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 106 L |
