2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 172 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 2008 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | S2000 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |