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