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Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0vsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) · Facelift 2003 3.2 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) · Facelift 2003

3.2 V6

240 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004

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 combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240hp179kW
240hp179kW
Torque
208Nm153lb-ft
289Nm213lb-ft
Curb weight
1,270kg2,800lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
505km314mi
Calculated
530km330mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,135mm163in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,776mm70in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance
129mm5in
-
Trunk volume
143L
147L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
50L
70L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
-

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) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 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)Facelift 20033.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaS2000 (AP1)2.0Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
26.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
289 Nm
213 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
1,470 kg
3,241 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 20033.2 V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: 3.3 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
505 km
314 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
530 km
330 mi

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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaS2000 (AP1)2.0Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
505 km
314 mi
530 km
330 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
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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) 2.0Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Has 81 Nm more
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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