2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1066 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 2009 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 2009 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest, 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2006 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
