Car comparison

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0vsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Honda S2000 (AP1)

2.0

240 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2004
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

3.0 V6

218 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003

Comparison overview

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Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,270 kg
    2,800 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaS2000 (AP1)2.0Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
240hp179kW
218hp163kW
Torque
208Nm153lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,270kg2,800lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
505km314mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,135mm163in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
129mm5in
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Trunk volume
143L
147L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
50L
70L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.08,300 rpm7,500 rpm8,550 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V66,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaS2000 (AP1)2.0Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
30.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
240 hp
179 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 has 22 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.06.2 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaS2000 (AP1)2.0Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
505 km
314 mi
-
CO2 score
235 g/km
-
Trunk score
143 L
5.1 cu ft
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda S2000 (AP1) 2.0
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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