2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla, 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1398 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 | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |