2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 141 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 Peugeot 307, 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S2000 | 307 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 10.7 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 | 1391 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |