2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 720 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | S2000 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
