2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000.
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, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2005 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda S2000 | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | S2000 | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |