2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 70 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 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S2000 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 Weight | 1265 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |