2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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. Both 2005 Honda S2000 and 2008 Honda Civic are equipped with a 2,204 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 60 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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 2008 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda S2000 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | S2000 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |