2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2006 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 108 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, 2006 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2006 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S2000 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
