2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 270 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S2000 | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |