2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram and 2008 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4699 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
