2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 7 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S2000 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |