2005 Holden Vectra vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2005 Holden Vectra and 2005 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Holden Vectra. (146 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Vectra weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000.
Because 2005 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Vectra | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Vectra | S2000 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |