2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | R8 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
