Porsche Boxster S (1999 – 2002) vs Honda S2000 (1999 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 252 hp at most. The Porsche Boxster S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 241 km/h. The Honda S2000 uses less fuel, from 9.9 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,260 kg against 1,295 kg. At 4,315 mm, the Porsche Boxster S is 180 mm longer than the Honda S2000.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster S
1999 – 2002
|
Honda
S2000
1999 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1999 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 252 hp | 239 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 208 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 6.9 s | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 254 – 261 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 11.3 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,315 mm | 4,135 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,295 – 1,335 kg | 1,260 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.