S2000 vs. 350z Roadster

[S2kStu]

Putting an S2000 against the 350z coupe seems to be a common comparison not because they are in the same class, but because of their very similar performance numbers. Putting the S2000 against the 350z Roadster is a tad bit more of a fair comparison because of the fact that they are both drop tops and that will put the 350z's chassis to the test. So, post what you will ...1/4, top speed, slalom... very comparable vehicles.

-Stu

[Jimster]

S2000- the 350Z drop-top is just a posers 350Z- I have little doubt that the S2000 would make a much better Thouoghbred.................I wouldn't get a roadster solely for the purpose that you can get the amazing Coupe.........

[TatII]

even though the S2000 posted up faster 1/4 mile time, faster slalom speed, higher cornering G's, and better braking, the Z convertable still was over 1 second faster on the track then the S2000. why you ask? csaue the Z has a better engine thta can pull the car out of any low speed corner where in the S2000 once you hit a 20mph corner it fall off v-tec in first gear, and then the car falls flat on its face and it takes a while for it to get back into the powerband

[Jimster]

Originally Posted by TatII

where in the S2000 once you hit a 20mph corner it fall off v-tec in first gear, and then the car falls flat on its face and it takes a while for it to get back into the powerband

Interesting...........Perhaps sometthing a VTEC Controller could fix????

[TatII]

well we all know that you can't alter the v-tec engaugement point by too much or else it will hurt performance. most people only change it by around 800 tops. (thinking of which that is still a damn lot) hmmm but anyways we're comparing stock cars here, and even then the S2000 doesn't make its peak power till 8300. and its puny weak peak torque until 7500. the new S2000 with the 2.2 liter might do alittle better since its geared better and has around 10% more tq. and it makes like 165 ft of tq which is still kinda little cause the car has gained some weight in the process

[Kurtdg19]

350z vs. S2000 is about as even of a comparo you can get. Hrmmm..............ehhhhhhh.........well i.........damnitt I just don't know! On one hand the S2000 seems to be better on paper, but in a sense the V-tec that gives the S2000 the edge on its competitors, also seems to hurt it as TatII explained.

[S2kStu]

350z Roadster > S2000 in hp & torque hmmm.... I wonder, does the 350z roadster come in the same trim styles that the coupe does? I guess I would say the comparison would be better off ruling out any other trim besides the track trim. 18" wheels, the brembo brake setup, aren't there underbody air diffusers on track models as well??

[Thepeug]

S2000 all the way. Faster, better handling, insanely short throw between shifts, ageless styling, and the fact that it's a Honda (reliability )

[hardtutame]

Originally Posted by TatII

even though the S2000 posted up faster 1/4 mile time, faster slalom speed, higher cornering G's, and better braking, the Z convertable still was over 1 second faster on the track then the S2000. why you ask? csaue the Z has a better engine thta can pull the car out of any low speed corner where in the S2000 once you hit a 20mph corner it fall off v-tec in first gear, and then the car falls flat on its face and it takes a while for it to get back into the powerband

because the engine has more power and more torque because its obviously bigger, does that make it a better engine?
im a bit confused here...

[Jimster]

Originally Posted by hardtutame

because the engine has more power and more torque because its obviously bigger, does that make it a better engine?
im a bit confused here...

Well depends on what you mean by better.......The 350z is more powerful and torquey than the S2000- while the S2000 holds a massive edge in technology- I'd perfer a VQ35 to an F20C- but thats just me..........

[disco192]

I vote s2000. Better technology, faster, handling, and honda reliability.

They arent the same size car, so why would they need the same HP for similar ET's?

The old s2000's are very rev happy if that is not your thing, but the new ones are a lil more peppy in the lower half of the powerband, but in general it isnt significantly faster tha±ðe 2003 model.

[MexSiR]

The s2000 outperforms the 350z in everything. That person who said the 350z was better on the track, well...Ive read 3 comparisons and the s2000 always smacks the 350z, as well as the TT, the boxter, and the Z4.

[del]

it'd also be safe to assume a 3.5L V6 has more torque and power than a 2L n/a 4 cylinder.

[Thepeug]

True, but MexSiR is right. Read the comparisons in SCC, Road and Track, and Car and Driver. The S2k, even with less hp and torque and a much smaller engine, still outperforms the Z in most areas.

[TatII]

i have no clue on what yoru talkin about but the 350Z is PROVEN to be faster at the track then a BMW E46 M3. the M3 is faster in every aspect but the Z was just overall faster. also, about the person sayin that the VQ35DE is a inferior engine. yes in the hp per liter aspect but you gotta remember when you go road racing, you also need torque. have you ever driven a S2000? the car is a freakin slug when its off v-tec. when the Z has got more balls. and guess when is the v-tec engagement point on that car? 6K. in a road race on the slow corners where your required to downshift to 1st. or in a turn where your stuck in the off v-tec range in 2nd the S2000 falls flat on its face. don't believe me? go drive one and you'll see what i mean. it feels like a civic off v-tec. plus can you list some articles where the S2000 was faster at the track time? the road and track showed that it was faster then the S2000 by atleast 1.5 seconds. and that was with a heavy ass 350Z roadster. with the regular track model Z, it would leave the S2000 for dead even more. and another thing. watch the bestmotoring video where they introduced the 350Z track model. the Z destroyed the jspec S2000 which has 250hp, and lighter wheels. and beat the E46 M3. so there i have showed my sources. now show yours.