06 s2k vs 09 370z
10-02-2009, 12:23 PM
#111
Well, there aren't a lot of roadsters but the Solstice/Sky is similar in size and power output and roughly as rigid. The Mazda MX-5 is as rigid (more, actually) but isn't quite as powerful. Those all weigh less than the S2000.
10-02-2009, 12:58 PM
#112
Originally Posted by JonBoy,Oct 2 2009, 02:23 PM
Well, there aren't a lot of roadsters but the Solstice/Sky is similar in size and power output and roughly as rigid. The Mazda MX-5 is as rigid (more, actually) but isn't quite as powerful. Those all weigh less than the S2000.
My NC MX-5 feels roughly as rigid, has a much roomier interior, and is 300-400 lbs. lighter. Even then, I wouldn't call the NC insanely light - I'll save that superlative for the Exige, Elise, Atom, etc. Stil, the NC was built w/ much greater obsession about weight (alum. front lower control arms, alum. trunk, no spare, weighing every part and shaving grams where they could, etc.)
OTOH, the Cayman S isn't that much heavier, and has much more storage capacity, more luxury, bigger/more powerful engine, bigger brakes, etc. Given it's weight dist., it actually doesn't feel much heavier than the S2000.
bgoetz, what exactly did Honda do aside from installing an aluminum hood to make the S2000 so insanely light?
10-02-2009, 01:09 PM
#113
Made it only big enough for people 5'4" tall. 
10-02-2009, 01:54 PM
#116
Originally Posted by manuelisfun,Oct 2 2009, 03:45 PM
There, fixed it for you. 
Spare tire
could have been a bit shorter
10-02-2009, 04:19 PM
#117
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if the 370 drives anythin like the 350 it'll bore me to death. i never got tired of driving the s2k after 1.5 yrs of having it. i find my Evo X pretty boring to drive already, and it's only been 5 months...
for absolute performance 370 definitely takes the cake though.
for absolute performance 370 definitely takes the cake though.
10-02-2009, 09:22 PM
#118
Originally Posted by fusionchickenleg,Oct 2 2009, 04:19 PM
if the 370 drives anythin like the 350 it'll bore me to death. i never got tired of driving the s2k after 1.5 yrs of having it. i find my Evo X pretty boring to drive already, and it's only been 5 months...
for absolute performance 370 definitely takes the cake though.
for absolute performance 370 definitely takes the cake though.
But once the s2k is modded (unfair comparison I know but it happens) the gap between them closes on the straight away and I'd would say the s2000 will inch ahead on a decently sized track with amateur drivers in both cars.
P.s. My s2000 (modded so no point to mention but I want to
) weighs 2840 lbs with me in it and a full tank of gas. This is with full interior, ac, radio, heater, stock seats. The 370z that my buddy has is roughly ~3400 lbs I believe. Add his weight and you're touching 3600 lbs. (Unless Nissan weighs their cars with the driver in the car. Usually it's full tank of gas, but no driver)
10-02-2009, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dat boi,Oct 2 2009, 10:22 PM
Stock for stock, the Z does take the cake. I'll even give it a nod on the track with amateur drivers, but barely on the track though. As I said, it didn't make me want to drive fast, but that doesn't mean it's not fast
But once the s2k is modded (unfair comparison I know but it happens) the gap between them closes on the straight away and I'd would say the s2000 will inch ahead on a decently sized track with amateur drivers in both cars.
P.s. My s2000 (modded so no point to mention but I want to ) weighs 2840 lbs with me in it and a full tank of gas. This is with full interior, ac, radio, heater, stock seats. The 370z that my buddy has is roughly ~3400 lbs I believe. Add his weight and you're touching 3600 lbs. (Unless Nissan weighs their cars with the driver in the car. Usually it's full tank of gas, but no driver)
But once the s2k is modded (unfair comparison I know but it happens) the gap between them closes on the straight away and I'd would say the s2000 will inch ahead on a decently sized track with amateur drivers in both cars.
P.s. My s2000 (modded so no point to mention but I want to
) weighs 2840 lbs with me in it and a full tank of gas. This is with full interior, ac, radio, heater, stock seats. The 370z that my buddy has is roughly ~3400 lbs I believe. Add his weight and you're touching 3600 lbs. (Unless Nissan weighs their cars with the driver in the car. Usually it's full tank of gas, but no driver)Let's be real. A 370Z will walk an S2000 stock or mildly modded on a road course and especially on a drag strip.
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10-03-2009, 12:45 AM
#120
Well, there aren't a lot of roadsters but the Solstice/Sky is similar in size and power output and roughly as rigid. The Mazda MX-5 is as rigid (more, actually) but isn't quite as powerful. Those all weigh less than the S2000
Horsepower:173 @ 5,800 rpm
Torque:167 @ 4,500 rpm
Curb Weight:2,860 lbs.
The GXP;
Horsepower:260 @ 5,300 rpm
Torque:260 @ 2,500 rpm
Curb Weight:2,976 lbs.
No they are not lighter than the S2000.