2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2000 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 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |
