Porsche Cayman vs. Honda S2000
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman and the Honda S2000.
In comparing the Porsche Cayman's and the Honda S2000's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayman has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Cayman's and the Honda S2000's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayman is a better car than the Honda S2000.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Cayman’s base engine makes 265 horsepower, and the Honda S2000 base engine makes 237 horsepower. The Cayman is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The S2000 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 330 miles. This gives the Porsche Cayman the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda S2000. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Porsche Cayman has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
50300
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
34795
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35863
Price Range:
24490 - 52245
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54777
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6188
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda S2000
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.561325357400943
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.242079935073134
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Porsche Cayman Rankings
Not yet available
Honda S2000 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Cayman Trim Levels
Base, S
Honda S2000 Trim Levels
Base, CR, CR w/AC and Audio
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:
5 years / 60000 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:
265 hp @ 7200 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.090 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
237 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 6800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.083 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 456 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):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
238 / 330 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
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
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
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
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
51.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
48 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:
2932 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
51.4 inches
Length:
172.1 inches
Wheelbase:
95.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2864 lbs
Width:
68.9 inches
Height:
50 inches
Length:
162.2 inches
Wheelbase:
94.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
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Tire Size:
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Exterior Colors
Beige
Macadamia Metallic
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Aqua Blue Metallic / Arctic Silver Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic
Gold
Nordic Gold Metallic
Gray
Atlas Grey Metallic / Meteor Grey Metallic
Green
Malachite Green Metallic / Porsche Racing Green Metallic
Red
Guards Red / Ruby Red Metallic
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Cream White
Yellow
Speed Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Berlina Black
Blue
Laguna Blue Pearl
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
New Formula Red
Silver
Chicane Silver
White
Grand Prix White
Yellow
Rio Yellow Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Black
Black / Black/Stone Grey
Blue
Sea Blue
Brown
Brown / Cocoa
Gray
Dark Grey / Stone Grey
Red
Carrera Red / Terracotta
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Red
