2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Honda S2000.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 208 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S2000 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |