2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. Both 2008 Honda S2000 and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda S2000 | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | S2000 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |