2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Morgan Plus 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Morgan Plus 8 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Morgan Plus 8. (187 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan Plus 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Morgan Plus 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Morgan Plus 8 (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 2006 Morgan Plus 8 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | S2000 | Plus 8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |