2005 Honda S2000 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S2000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
