2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1999 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 317 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 431 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 58 L |
