Honda S2000 vs. Honda del Sol
$15,080
$34,995
Highlights
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$15,080
|
$34,995
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
33 City / 39 Hwy
|
18 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
106 hp
|
237 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
106 @ 6200
|
237 @ 7800
|
| Displacement |
1.6L/97
|
2.2L/132
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
103 @ 4600
|
162 @ 6800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
33 City / 39 Hwy
|
18 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
4.4 qts
|
8.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
13 x 5 in
|
17 x 7.0 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P175/70R13
|
P245/40WR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
13 x 5 in
|
17 x 8.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P175/70R13
|
P215/45WR17
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Trailing Arms
|
Double-wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Double-wishbone
|
Steering
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
35 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack & Pinion
|
Electric pwr rack & pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
4
|
3
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
18
|
15
|
Measurements
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase |
93 in
|
95 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
59 in
|
| Height, Overall |
49 in
|
50 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
49 in
|
50 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
158 in
|
163 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
51 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
45 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
11 ft³
|
5 ft³
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
69 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
40 in
|
44 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
35 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,302 lbs
|
2,864 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
11 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
Safety
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
75
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
11.1 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
7.64 x 0.83 in
|
11.8 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1997 Honda del Sol or the 2009 Honda S2000?
The 2009 Honda S2000 is more reliable than the 1997 Honda del Sol according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2009 S2000 versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 1997 del Sol.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1997 Honda del Sol or the 2009 Honda S2000?
The 2009 Honda S2000 is more fuel efficient than the 1997 Honda del Sol with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1997 Honda del Sol or the 2009 Honda S2000?
The 1997 Honda del Sol is cheaper than the 2009 Honda S2000 with a $15,080 starting MSRP versus a $34,995 starting MSRP.
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