Comparison: 2023 Mazda MX-5 vs 2001 Honda S2000
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Published 2023-08-19
The 2023 MX-5 is still powered by a 2.0L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder that can produce 181 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque (135 kW & 205 Nm). The engine is able to accelerate the car from a stop to 100 km/h in around 5.7 seconds.
The Honda S2000 came equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder in the earlier model years. That engine produced 237 hp & 153 lb-ft of torque. But the later model years received a bigger 2.2L engine that produced the same horsepower but more torque; 162 lb-ft.
When it comes to prices, the 2023 MX-5 starts at $33,900 CAD ($28,050 USD) with this demo vehicle being equipped to the price of $42,750 CAD ($36,645 USD).
As for the Honda, at the time that I’m filming this video, you can get an early model year with about 80,000 to 140,000 km for around $35,000 to $42,000 CAD. Of course these numbers will vary by your region, the mileage of the car, and other factors. So you’ll have to do quite a bit of homework to land a good deal on a used Honda S2000.
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Mazda MX-5 provided by @MazdaCanada
Honda S2000 provided by www.instagram.com/nightfury_s2000
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0:00 Intro - Don't Forget to Subscribe :)
1:03 Performance - Are they both fun to drive?
7:19 Comfort - Which one can I fit in?
12:03 Odds and Ends - How do their prices compare?
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All Comments (21)
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S2000 is so underrated,and it's absolutely beautiful and rare
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Wow 20 years later and Mazda still can't make a Miata as pretty as the S2000. 😮 I'm sorry Mazda fans but the Honda S2000 ROCKS.
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Both great cars. I have an ‘05 S2000, and she’s a keeper!
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I think you captured the enjoyment right there. You really don’t have to drive quickly to get a great experience, I live in rural Essex (England) and just cruising round the country lanes is just superb 😊
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S2000 has arguably the best manual transmission ever built. No mention about how it compares to the Miata’s transmission.
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My head says go for the MX5 but my heart says S2000
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I have a S2000 AP2 and a FC RX7. I have to say both cars have very different characteristics, but both are exhilarating to drive. I imagine the miata would be another different but exhilarating car to drive.
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Honda S2000! Have owned mine for 5 years and no other car comes close to the exhilarating and rewarding drive. Driven Porsche 911, BMW M's, and the S2000 is an absolute joy to row through the gears. I can the S2000 drive like a hero without committing a felony. Insurance is cheap, maintenance is cheap, sips gas and parts are widely available. S2000 all the way!
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After 20 years Honda S2000 have now best proportion and design , best motor and best trasmission ever built. Only flow 150 kg more the mx-5
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Oh hey I know that S2000. Thanks for the video!
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My car enthusiast personality wants both but my bank account says otherwise
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I was a bit disappointed you didn't go into the driving differences between the two cars on the road. I owned an early S2000 and have just ordered a new ND3 Mazda MX5.
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I made that decision 16 months ago. S2000. I like the Honda motor, full analog, no driving aids, and no iPad like display. The Miata is a great car though. No bad choice here.
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As with any car, shortcomings are easily resolved with aftermarket goodies. Wouldn’t trade my 350 hp miata for anything.
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I had an AP2. Excellent build quality, best shift action, looks amazing, double wishbones and rwd with the engine tucked nicely behind the front axle & glorious over 6K rpm. Unfortunately the chassis simply isn't rigid enough. I could feel flex on turn in. Especially after I installed coilovers. Also heavy for what it is. Very poor steering feel. Sold it for an Evora and then a 997. Had an Elise before it. Also, the ND feels much stiffer. Because the chassis is about 30% stiffer, 500 lbs lighter & with a shorter wheelbase. With better chassis/steering feel, mid range torque and high vs low slide controllability. S2000 for more casual drivers seeking clout, value retention, nostalgia & Vtec yo.
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To appreciate driving a S2000 you have to be in in Vtec.
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Get a 2 year old Miata for $22-26k
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There is a reason why the s2000 price has gone up
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TNX 4 D S2000 INTERIOR REMINDS ME
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No brainer. You buy nice S2K keep it for 5years, cherish it. Sell with profit. You can’t do that with mx-5. Also, don’t you think that interior of S2K looks much better? Mx-5 is great car but I don’t think it should be compared with S2K
