Comparing Speed: Honda S2000 vs. NSX on Small, Winding Roads

DR BLUES
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Published 2024-04-04
From my personal experience, the Honda S2000 and the Honda NSX both stand as titans among sports cars, each carving out its own legacy. Their engineering perfection, incredible performance, and dynamic handling have earned them a special place in the hearts of car lovers like myself. While they both bear the Honda badge, they are different when navigating the twists and turns of curvy roads.

My Time with the Honda S2000
Driving the Honda S2000, a compact, rear-wheel-drive roadster, is similar to wielding a finely balanced sword. Its high-revving, naturally aspirated 2L engine and the precision of its 6-speed manual transmission make every shift a moment of pure connection. The car's design, with its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, achieves an almost mythical 50/50 weight distribution. This, and its lightweight frame, grants the S2000 an agility and balance that's rare. Its handling is razor-sharp, making you feel as ONE with the road, a sensation that's both exciting and demanding. The S2000 doesn't just perform; it communicates, rewarding those who know how to listen and talk to the engine, with a driving experience that's both raw and refined.

Journeys in the Honda NSX
The first-generation Honda NSX, with its mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration, is a different kind of thrill. Its exotic design and premium positioning set it apart from the S2000. The all-aluminum body and chassis were groundbreaking at the time, as was a naturally aspirated V6 engine that sings a melody of power and precision. The NSX's handling was a revelation, blending balance with an intuitive feel that makes every curve a moment of discovery. It is both a supercar and a great companion on long drives, with a more refined ride.

Reflections from Behind the Wheel
Talking with fellow drivers echo my sentiments. S2000 aficionados cherish the car's immediate feedback and the joy of mastering its challenges, while NSX drivers love the combination of performance and daily drivability that's hard to find elsewhere.

In Conclusion
My journey with both the Honda S2000 and the NSX has been a tale of two philosophies within the same sports car ethos. The S2000 gives you a pure, unadulterated driving experience that demands engagement and skill, while the NSX combines performance with a level of comfort and technological sophistication that's rare in the supercar world. Choosing between them isn't just a matter of preference; it's a reflection of what one seeks in the relationship between driver and machine. So, watch the video and let us know which one you like more on curvey roads!
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All Comments (21)
  • @Wallstreetavarice
    I skipped out on buying an NA1 1991 NSX because I was worried I couldn't find someone to work on it - it was going to be my first sportscar. Bought a 37,000km AP1 S2000 instead. I still regret not buying the NSX, but at the same time, I don't ever regret buying the S2000 and plan to keep it forever.
  • @viperman5069
    ok back in 1991 my friend bought a 1991 brand new NSX, and let me tell you, in this video, the NSX driver is not experienced on twisty's, or just having fun, one thing great about the NSX is its handling, wow!! for a fact, NSX when taking a sharp turn, it doesn't skid or slide, it hop's...then goes..lol..loved that car..
  • @elayda93
    New subscriber here! Goodluck with the channel and looking forward with future videos.
  • @Driving_Somewhere
    Greetings from Singapore....Lovely video....Would love to own these cars some day :)
  • @InfiniteSuccessAcademy
    Amazing video! However, you never seem to be driving the S2000 at it's limit. It appears you are always keeping a certain distance between the two cars. A bit too much time holding the shift knob and not keeping two hands on the wheel, tells me you are not driving at your limit either. Regardless, I think both cars are, and sound, awesome. I would chose the NSX, since I've owned my fair share of 2-seater convertibles over the years, and pop-up headlights are just so cool!
  • @ryanhill7318
    Both please! Honestly, the NSX would be hard to pass up with the right funds. I havent driven an S2000, but Ive heard they can be a handful (although so can an early NSX). I have driven a '98 NSX and was really surprised by its useable torque.....it was so easy to drive at slow speeds.
  • @marcratelierbritishmotors5285
    Hi Doctors Blues, I dis not have a chance to compare the two, I have only a AP1 Série 2, nevertheless due to the gauge/jib (Size) différences and engine architecture , on top of the philosophie and technology of this two cars, i can imagine the S2000 is more agile and efficient on twisty small roads when the NSX is better on more open roads Nice video, like the sound of the 2 engines playing together on this twisty roads. Regards
  • @SonicProvocateur
    You can hear when the NSX really digs in, but never seems very plussed creating a gap. While the S2k, you seem to be wringing it out a bit more. I passed on some NSX's and Skylines and opted for a Porsche instead. Very happy with mine as a daily driver but an NSX is an incredible machine. Still kinda want a Skyline but know they are murder for parts! 😂
  • @PatrickBarreras
    Why is no one staying in the lines? or drive them like they were built to perform.
  • @MrBawkbGawks
    those shifter bushings are beat on the s2k. also dont cross your hands when driving!
  • @dvtc8u
    you need to practice heel toe.
  • @Dethred1
    Nerve racking watching your hand position on ghe wheel. If you ever have to correct a slide, You're 100% going into a ditch.
  • @Dedis87
    Man! Do not operate steeringwheel that way!