2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
