2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 797 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | S2000 | Equus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
