2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca.
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 Honda S2000 (173 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S2000 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
