2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman 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 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 35 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 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S2000 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
