2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2011 Maybach 62
To start off, 2011 Maybach 62 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 62 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1611 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 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 791 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 2011 Maybach 62 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 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2011 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Honda | Maybach |
| Model | S2000 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 110 L |
