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Honda S2000 (AP1) · Facelift 2004 2.0vsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

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

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Honda S2000 (AP1) · Facelift 2004

2.0

240 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2008
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

3.2 V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 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
  • 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 performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    322 Nm
    237 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    609 km
    378 mi
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
240hp179kW
260hp194kW
Torque
208Nm153lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,270kg2,800lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
1,535kg3,384lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
94.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
505km314mi
Calculated
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,135mm163in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
108mm4in
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Trunk volume
143L
253L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
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) Facelift 2004 2.0Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.08,300 rpm7,500 rpm8,550 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V66,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
31.9 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
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
240 hp
179 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 has 20 hp more than Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
1,690 kg
3,726 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)Facelift 20042.0
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 has more power, Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: 0.8 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)Facelift 20042.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: 1.6 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)Facelift 20042.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
505 km
314 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
609 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 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)Facelift 20042.0
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
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 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)Facelift 20042.0
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 (939)3.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 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)Facelift 20042.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.0 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)Facelift 20042.0
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 (939)3.2 V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.0 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
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
505 km
314 mi
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
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Trunk score
143 L
5.1 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0

  • Is 420 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 114 Nm more
  • Has 104 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • 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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