S2000 vs. NSX

[Jay!]

Ahh, but there's a twist! [dramatic music]

Let's compare a 2002 S2000 w/ hardtop with a 1991 NSX with 60K miles on it. This is purely hypothetical, so feel free to discuss the merits/downfalls of a ten-year-old sports car. Also, to keep this simple, let's say the NSX is unmodified, was always garaged, and has been well-maintained.

Me: I'd take the NSX almost without thinking. It's a freaking NSX!!!

[YogsVR4]

You said it right. Its a NSX! Why in the world would you choose the Hondas (accura - whatever) second choice? Even with 60K on it, the NSX is still an exotic and the S2000 is a big wind up toy.

[Racer 20]

Take the NSX than get a blower for the engine. :bandit:

[Chris]

Tough. The NSX has only about 15 more hp than the S2000. HOWEVER it is a supercar, all aluminum monocoque, all kinds of high tech. It is almost the same now as it was then, so we know how good it is.
In its own right, the S2000 is also exceptional. (although, when shifted at 5000 rpm, then going to full throttle between shifts, it takes 11 seconds to get to sixty )

In the end,,,,, NSX. It has so much panache, looks awesome, has way more potential than the S2000, is slightly faster (with much better power and especially torque, characteristics), and its a SUPERCAR.

But still, this wasa pretty tough at first, until you think about it

[YogsVR4]

Originally posted by Chris
In its own right, the S2000 is also exceptional. (although, when shifted at 5000 rpm, then going to full throttle between shifts, it takes 11 seconds to get to sixty )

11 Seconds to sixty shifting that way? I realize the power band is high on that engine, but that just does not sound right.

[Jay!]

Originally posted by Chris
Tough. The NSX has only about 15 more hp than the S2000.

In 1991, the NSX had 270hp. Later, it got a bigger engine for 290hp, but We're talking about the old one.

[F20C]

Originally posted by Chris
Tough. The NSX has only about 15 more hp than the S2000. HOWEVER it is a supercar, all aluminum monocoque, all kinds of high tech. It is almost the same now as it was then, so we know how good it is.
In its own right, the S2000 is also exceptional. (although, when shifted at 5000 rpm, then going to full throttle between shifts, it takes 11 seconds to get to sixty )

In the end,,,,, NSX. It has so much panache, looks awesome, has way more potential than the S2000, is slightly faster (with much better power and especially torque, characteristics), and its a SUPERCAR.

But still, this wasa pretty tough at first, until you think about it

You know how un-realistic that comparsion was. Let me tell you it does not take 11 seconds even if you shift at 5000RPM.

[Chris]

The 0-60 of 11 seconds is sick, but it is true, a major magazine tested it this way, and it is its biggest fault.

[Racing Rice]

That is a hard one to answer, but I had to pick the s2000.. What Im thinking is the car is still under warranty, run the crap out of it and if you break it warranty will fix it.

Now if they were both the same mileage and year and everything.. Id go with the NSX.

[F20C]

I own one and I usually drive shifting at 5000 rpm. It does not come close to 11 seconds.

[Moppie]

Originally posted by F20C
I own one and I usually drive shifting at 5000 rpm. It does not come close to 11 seconds.

LOL, 11secs!!! who ever came with up that one was driving while stoned!!!

Whats a more realistic number F20C?

[F20C]

It's around 9 seconds it's not fast but it is not 11. If you plan on staying under 5000 rpm then why bother buying a S2000. There is actually 4000 more rpm at your disposal. It's like buying a Z06 and shifting at 1500 rpm every gear. You are missing out on the meaty part of the powerband. I don't engage vtec at all time because I like to save some fuel. I get less than 300 km per tank if I always open the car up.

[F20C]

Back to the original question. 1991 NSX is only a little bit faster than S2000. I would take a new car over a possible beat up used car.

[Sleepy]

nsx better power range its a supercar no comparsion

[hakka]

NSX, they're fairly rare and won't depreciate as much as the S2K.