S2000 vs. MR2
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the S2000 could probably beat the mr2 but I want to say its a driver's race. This isnt like an MR2 vs an EVO MR or anything, these are close.
But I do feel the S2000 has a big advantage for outright speed and the MR2 cornering since its the mid-engine, 2 seat, rwd setup that we all know and love.
But I do feel the S2000 has a big advantage for outright speed and the MR2 cornering since its the mid-engine, 2 seat, rwd setup that we all know and love.
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Rep Power: 304 the MR2 has a midengine layout. The s200 has a front engine, rear-wheel drive with LSD set-up. The S2000 has an very very rigid chassis. So I can't say which one will handle better simply on engine layout.
No one mentioned the stats yet...
'95 MR2, turbocharged 2L 200hp (2657 lbs)
S2000 2.2L 240hp (2835 lbs)
and now that I think about it... its MR2s Turbocharged engine will help its top end power like crazy in the quarter mile run... I'd say Mr. Two would take it in a 1/4 mile and around the track but no one can tell for sure.
like already mentioned... its a driver's race...
'95 MR2, turbocharged 2L 200hp (2657 lbs)
S2000 2.2L 240hp (2835 lbs)
and now that I think about it... its MR2s Turbocharged engine will help its top end power like crazy in the quarter mile run... I'd say Mr. Two would take it in a 1/4 mile and around the track but no one can tell for sure.
like already mentioned... its a driver's race...
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wasnt the s2000 designed as a well handling car and not for down right speed?
and the mear fact that its making 40more hp on a none turbo motor is going to kill the mr2 on the straights and from what i hear. even if its not as good as the mr2 in the corners, i dont think its going to make up for it in the turns from what it lost on the straights...
and the mear fact that its making 40more hp on a none turbo motor is going to kill the mr2 on the straights and from what i hear. even if its not as good as the mr2 in the corners, i dont think its going to make up for it in the turns from what it lost on the straights...
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Originally Posted by gsrchad
wasnt the s2000 designed as a well handling car and not for down right speed?
and the mear fact that its making 40more hp on a none turbo motor is going to kill the mr2 on the straights and from what i hear. even if its not as good as the mr2 in the corners, i dont think its going to make up for it in the turns from what it lost on the straights...
and the mear fact that its making 40more hp on a none turbo motor is going to kill the mr2 on the straights and from what i hear. even if its not as good as the mr2 in the corners, i dont think its going to make up for it in the turns from what it lost on the straights...
But the mr2 seems to be desinged strictly for the track with its mid engine layout.
The s2000 has a significant HP to weight advantage. I'm not sure how turbo would make a diff, would it be because of the torque?
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Rep Power: 304 I can see an MR2 winning on corners and on tight lines but what about on the wider lines?
There's a comparison in the DECEMBER 1999 - BEST MOTORING VCD. But I can't seem to get my hands on it.
There's a comparison in the DECEMBER 1999 - BEST MOTORING VCD. But I can't seem to get my hands on it.
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2004 Honda S2000 0-60=5.4 1/4 mile=14.10
http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
http://www.ssmoparmuscle.com/speedcomp.htm
Those are my sources.
I couldnt find the specs of the 2005. If the s2000 is below a 04 then it might be slower b/c they upgraded the engine to a 2.2L in 2004. Those are just straight line measures. Its pretty close and it'd probably come down to drivers skill in the end.
2004 Honda S2000 0-60=5.4 1/4 mile=14.10
http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
http://www.ssmoparmuscle.com/speedcomp.htm
Those are my sources.
I couldnt find the specs of the 2005. If the s2000 is below a 04 then it might be slower b/c they upgraded the engine to a 2.2L in 2004. Those are just straight line measures. Its pretty close and it'd probably come down to drivers skill in the end.
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Rep Power: 380 My $.02..... lets review the S2000 Vs MR2 in something I know a little on, Autocross. There was a time that the Trubo MR2 was THE best car to have for B-stock. and then the S2000 showed up in the world.... and after a few years, the S2000 became so dominant in B-stock that it got bumped to A-stock for 2005. so, Drag race = I dont care.. Road course, and autocross.... the MR2 (Turbo) is going to get its *** handed to it by the S2000. (In stock form and assuming equal drivers)
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Originally Posted by kasimmmmm
^^ there you go.... that answers it. Its the turbo that makes the difference in the 1/4 mile.... even though the MR2 has less hp.
Is it slower because its turbo? 14.1 and 14.8 is kind of a big diff in the 1/4 mile.
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Is it slower because its turbo?
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Hey, but its pretty close... drivers race, thats for sure.
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Hey, but its pretty close... drivers race, thats for sure.
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Originally Posted by joe6680
1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo 0-60=6.2 1/4 mile=14.80
2004 Honda S2000 0-60=5.4 1/4 mile=14.10
http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
http://www.ssmoparmuscle.com/speedcomp.htm
Those are my sources.
I couldnt find the specs of the 2005. If the s2000 is below a 04 then it might be slower b/c they upgraded the engine to a 2.2L in 2004. Those are just straight line measures. Its pretty close and it'd probably come down to drivers skill in the end.
2004 Honda S2000 0-60=5.4 1/4 mile=14.10
http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
http://www.ssmoparmuscle.com/speedcomp.htm
Those are my sources.
I couldnt find the specs of the 2005. If the s2000 is below a 04 then it might be slower b/c they upgraded the engine to a 2.2L in 2004. Those are just straight line measures. Its pretty close and it'd probably come down to drivers skill in the end.
as for the whole discussion, given EQUAL drivers, the S2k will BURY the MR2 both in straight line and on the track. For those saying the MR2 has the advantage in the corners, it doesn't. the S2k can apex later, and enter/exit turns at a higher speed.
The S2k is much more nimble than the MR2, and the MR2 doesn't even compete in the same SCCA class as the S2k. In fact, the MR2 is in C-stock. The last year the S2k was in the higher classed B-stock, and was owning, so they moved it up even higher to A-stock this year.
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