2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
