2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 911 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (621 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S2000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
