different cars but very similar handling and specs, both revving to 9k.
Currently S2000 here are selling for $20k-$25k CDN.
I can get a much better condition RX8 for $7k, and I just did.
Honda S2000 vs Mazda RX-8
| Category | Mazda RX-8 | Honda S2000 (AP1) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.3 l R2 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 231 / 228 | 239 / 236 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 216 / 159 | 208 / 153 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1400 / 3086 | 1260 / 2778 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 165 / 163 | 190 / 187 |
Lap Times 8
Performance
| Category | Mazda RX-8 | Honda S2000 (AP1) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 234 kph (145 mph) | 241 kph (150 mph) |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 30.5 s | 24.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.4 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 82.0 mph | 10.0 s @ 85.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s | 13.9 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.2 s @ 118.1 mph | 23.5 s @ 122.4 mph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 23.9 s | 18.6 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Mazda RX-8 | Honda S2000 (AP1) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 781 | 770 |
| Straight line speed | 651 | 900 |
| Total | 1432 | 1670 |
Verdict
S2000 is the fastest by a small margin.
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Acceleration graph
StanH 2y ago
Nate Rist 10m ago
S2000 is advertised as 240hp at the flywheel while the RX-8’s is 238hp (250hp was revised a long time ago). Neither car put this down at the wheels. The RX-8 has a 20% drivetrain loss which would put it at 190whp (180whp is average for higher mileage ones) and the S2000 dynos about the same (Engineering explained dyno’d his for base line numbers and had similar results.
Neil 5y ago
to have a more piratical car with 2 more seats and a boot you can use and a heavier car and only to be a fraction slower rx8 wins hands down
Mart 11y ago
@ Remo
Yeah it's the Top Gear track (very wet) which messes up the Honda's times.
