2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2004 Lexus SC
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus SC would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus SC.
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, 2004 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 2004 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | S2000 | SC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
