Acura NSX vs. Honda S2000
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura NSX and Honda S2000 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura NSX and the Honda S2000.
When comparing the Acura NSX's and the Honda S2000's specifications and ratings, the Acura NSX has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Honda S2000 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Acura NSX's and the Honda S2000's specifications and ratings, the Acura NSX is a better car than the Honda S2000.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura NSX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Honda S2000 base engine makes 240 horsepower. The NSX is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. The S2000 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 299 miles.This gives the Honda S2000 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Acura NSX the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura NSX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, and front shoulder room. The Acura NSX and Honda S2000 are comparable in regards to front leg room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
89765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
68521
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
34220 - 151245
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33665
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
27156
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
9931 - 60964
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30193
Price Range:
18148 - 45720
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91089
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Acura NSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda S2000 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura NSX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda S2000
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5232420421052852
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.0 - 4.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.212952295266647
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Acura NSX Rankings
Not yet available
Honda S2000 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura NSX Trim Levels
Base
Honda S2000 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque:
224 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
221 / 299 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
48.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
34.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
44.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3153 lbs
Width:
71.3 inches
Height:
46.1 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2835 lbs
Width:
68.9 inches
Height:
50 inches
Length:
162.2 inches
Wheelbase:
94.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40ZR17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Berlina Black
Blue
Long Beach Blue Pearl
Orange
Imola Orange Pearl
Red
New Formula Red
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Grand Prix White
Yellow
Rio Yellow Pearl
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Berlina Black
Blue
Suzuka Blue Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
New Formula Red
Silver
Sebring Silver Metallic
White
Grand Prix White
Yellow
Rio Yellow Pearl
Gray
Silverstone Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Onyx
Blue
Blue
Orange
Orange
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
Yellow
Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Orange
Not available
Red
Red/Black
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
