2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S2000 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | S2000 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |