2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2011 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Alpina B5 is newer by 9 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B5 weights approximately 545 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 2011 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2011 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Honda | Alpina |
| Model | S2000 | B5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
