2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Dodge Nitro 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 371 kg more than 2007 Honda S2000.
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 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Nitro | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
