2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
