2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2003 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover 75 would be higher. 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 92 more horse power than 2003 Rover 75. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover 75 weights approximately 89 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, 2003 Rover 75, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 2003 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | S2000 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
