Given a choice I'd take the Z because I wouldn't be running long balls to the wall races. For what I need its perfect. I've always loved the VQ engines and this is the last manual nissan. The short wheel base would be a blast to slide around if nissans electronic limited slip did not ruin it.
Honda S2000 Type S vs Nissan 370Z
| Category | Honda S2000 Type S | Nissan 370Z |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.2 l R4 | 3.7 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 242 / 239 | 330 / 326 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 221 / 163 | 366 / 270 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1270 / 2800 | 1536 / 3386 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 191 / 188 | 215 / 212 |
Lap Times
| Track | Honda S2000 Type S | Nissan 370Z |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukuba | 1:07.72 | 1:06.67 |
| Willow Springs - Streets of Willow Extended | 1:35.67 | 1:28.30 |
Performance
| Category | Honda S2000 Type S | Nissan 370Z |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.2 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 24.5 s | 20.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.3 s | 15.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.4 s | 11.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 84.5 mph | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s | 13.3 s @ 105.0 mph |
| Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) | 253 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Honda S2000 Type S | Nissan 370Z |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 87 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 70 | 100 |
| Overall | 80 | 100 |
Verdict
370Z is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Viking 12y ago
Give it twelve laps, and the Honda wins. The 370Z has great handling and plenty of power, but it is known to overheat and have brake failure with multiple laps. Car and Driver has had problems with 370Zs on more than one occasion because of these issues. The S2000 has somewhat insufficient stock brake pads, but overall is bullet proof for endurance racing.
