Rx-8 VS Honda S2000
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^, same here , I wanted a porsche boxster cus I got a good deal on it, but it was a convertible and used, the softtop looks like its a bout to rip, so no thanks (17k for a used porsche, cheap ?)
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
My friend has an S2000 and from a dig he gets me by a length or two but on the highway I edge him out by about a length at 100MPH. He has an AEM Intake and 19's though so I think if he was stock we would be neck and neck. We also have switched cars and usually the results are the same. But it is definately a drivers race on the course or on the drag strip. They are nice but I would only have a hard top. IMO though, something is just kind of gay about verts.
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
check my avatar to find all the info you need on the RX8 vs. S2000 comparisons.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
My friend has an S2000 and from a dig he gets me by a length or two but on the highway I edge him out by about a length at 100MPH. He has an AEM Intake and 19's though so I think if he was stock we would be neck and neck. We also have switched cars and usually the results are the same. But it is definately a drivers race on the course or on the drag strip. They are nice but I would only have a hard top. IMO though, something is just kind of gay about verts.
Originally Posted by Ike
Is this with you on the bottle? If not then your friend has something wrong with his S2000.
My 8 was a little quicker out of the corner in 2nd (this is where the LW fly really helps) but after that - nothing in it .
I know my mods would have helped so if he was stock I would have to say he would beat a stock RX8 .
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Originally Posted by tajabaho1
Ok, I don't know how no one came up with this yet, but here we go
I think this would be a close one, so.....apart from the obvious more practicality of the rx-8(4 seats, and a decent trunk) there is not much difference between the car
The 8 got more handling, but the s2k got more power under it's hood,
the s2k is also a convertible,
so what do you guys think, close one?
I think this would be a close one, so.....apart from the obvious more practicality of the rx-8(4 seats, and a decent trunk) there is not much difference between the car
The 8 got more handling, but the s2k got more power under it's hood,
the s2k is also a convertible,
so what do you guys think, close one?
Originally Posted by Ike
Is this with you on the bottle? If not then your friend has something wrong with his S2000.
Skythe,
He has the 19's and an intake. I just have a K&N drop in.
The 19's, depending on tire profile, may be hurting his acceleration.
I personally love the s2000, I love everything about it. When I purchased my rx8, however, my mind was on carrying others and insurance. Had my mind been on fun (I wish it would have) I would be driving a gpw/tan s2000 :'(
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I personally love the s2000, I love everything about it. When I purchased my rx8, however, my mind was on carrying others and insurance. Had my mind been on fun (I wish it would have) I would be driving a gpw/tan s2000 :'(
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http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0403_compact_sport_coupe_comparison
...only direct comparo I know of.
...only direct comparo I know of.
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Originally Posted by 9291150
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0403_compact_sport_coupe_comparison
...only direct comparo I know of.
...only direct comparo I know of.
Originally Posted by Mugatu
check my avatar to find all the info you need on the RX8 vs. S2000 comparisons.
Originally Posted by SoloMazda8
What are you saying? I looked at all your threads you started and there is nothing comparing anything. If thats what you ment..
LOL! You're looking too hard. Mugatu meant to just do a search on the topic.
Originally Posted by tiltmode43
very interesting - the slowest car wins . Like most 8 owners know - there is more to to a sports car than numbers ......
I've driven both.
I say that stock vs. stock
RX-8 wins.
Why?
Because its practical, at the same time handles, performers and stops very good.
The S2000 is a faster and handles a tad bit better, but the RX8 is like 98% of the S2K in terms of performance, but has 2more seats and a better sound system, while being more practical with more features.
Only problem with our cars is that they suck gas and drain oil.
A problem with the S2K if you ignore practicality is that you have to be in VTEC to experience power or its like a civic with the top off.
I say that stock vs. stock
RX-8 wins.
Why?
Because its practical, at the same time handles, performers and stops very good.
The S2000 is a faster and handles a tad bit better, but the RX8 is like 98% of the S2K in terms of performance, but has 2more seats and a better sound system, while being more practical with more features.
Only problem with our cars is that they suck gas and drain oil.
A problem with the S2K if you ignore practicality is that you have to be in VTEC to experience power or its like a civic with the top off.
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Gawd, why is there this incredible need on this forum to compare the S2000 to the RX-8 every few weeks?
Let's see; one's a four door, four seat coupe. The other's a two-seat roadster, and 200 pounds lighter.
The RX-8 is B Stock in autocross, while the S2000 is A Stock. The S2000 outhandles and outaccelerates the RX-8. Not by a lot in absolute terms, but by a decisive amount in any race (drag, autocross or road racing), drivers being equal, stock for stock.
The S2000 is much cheaper to operate; it's at least as reliable, and gets much better gas mileage.
It's hard to put the top down on an RX-8; it's hard to get three or four people into an S2000.
Which is "better" kind of depends on what's important to you.
Let's see; one's a four door, four seat coupe. The other's a two-seat roadster, and 200 pounds lighter.
The RX-8 is B Stock in autocross, while the S2000 is A Stock. The S2000 outhandles and outaccelerates the RX-8. Not by a lot in absolute terms, but by a decisive amount in any race (drag, autocross or road racing), drivers being equal, stock for stock.
The S2000 is much cheaper to operate; it's at least as reliable, and gets much better gas mileage.
It's hard to put the top down on an RX-8; it's hard to get three or four people into an S2000.
Which is "better" kind of depends on what's important to you.
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Originally Posted by imput1234
I've driven both.
I say that stock vs. stock
RX-8 wins.
Why?
Because its practical, at the same time handles, performers and stops very good.
The S2000 is a faster and handles a tad bit better, but the RX8 is like 98% of the S2K in terms of performance, but has 2more seats and a better sound system, while being more practical with more features.
Only problem with our cars is that they suck gas and drain oil.
A problem with the S2K if you ignore practicality is that you have to be in VTEC to experience power or its like a civic with the top off.
I say that stock vs. stock
RX-8 wins.
Why?
Because its practical, at the same time handles, performers and stops very good.
The S2000 is a faster and handles a tad bit better, but the RX8 is like 98% of the S2K in terms of performance, but has 2more seats and a better sound system, while being more practical with more features.
Only problem with our cars is that they suck gas and drain oil.
A problem with the S2K if you ignore practicality is that you have to be in VTEC to experience power or its like a civic with the top off.
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Originally Posted by 124Spider
Gawd, why is there this incredible need on this forum to compare the S2000 to the RX-8 every few weeks?
Good point. But you know what I observed today? My friends S2000 sounds annoying. I guess I have been away from VTEC too long. I have heard some sick S2000's but stock it sounds...... Rough? I can't really explain it but it does sound really loud and crazy for a stock car. But then againit is a 2.0 four banger pushing 240HP. I still cannot get over that for a NA four banger stock. Oh, and my 8 feels like I'm sitting in a lazy boy after riding around in the S2000 for a coupleof hours.