2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Honda S2000 and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Honda S2000.
Because 2007 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S2000 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
