2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2007 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |
