2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2007 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 172 kg more than 2007 Honda S2000. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | S2000 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
