2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | S2000 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |