2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Isuzu I-280
To start off, 2006 Isuzu I-280 is newer by 4 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 2,801 cc, 2006 Isuzu I-280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu I-280. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu I-280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu I-280 weights approximately 745 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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, 2006 Isuzu I-280 (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Isuzu I-280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 2006 Isuzu I-280 | |
Make | Honda | Isuzu |
Model | S2000 | I-280 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2801 cc |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
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 | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |