2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Honda S2000

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000.

Because 2005 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Civic 2005 Honda S2000
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic S2000
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 8300 RPM
Torque 189 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 7500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 91 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 1326 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 50 L