View Poll Results: Wich car would you take?
Honda S2000
25
62.50%
Nissan 350Z
15
37.50%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll
350z or S2k?
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From: NoVA
I've never driven the 350Z (something I'll have to do over break) but I've driven the S2K. The S2K is a fun car to drive but knowing that the 350Z has more torque, thats definitely a plus in my book so far.
....I'll still take the S2000 over the 350Z
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....I'll still take the S2000 over the 350Z
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Björkian
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From: Pennsylvania
Based on looks: 350Z
Based on power numbers: 350Z
Based on road holding/tracking: S2000
Based on fun level: N/A
Based on everyday practibility: 350Z
Based on costs to maintain: (betting) S2000
Honestly, I'd have to drive both on the street and on the track. If I feel more confident behind the wheel of the less torquey S2000, then by all means I'd get the S2000. Far too many people who call themselves "car enthusiasts" base a cars merit on horsepower figures.
Based on power numbers: 350Z
Based on road holding/tracking: S2000
Based on fun level: N/A
Based on everyday practibility: 350Z
Based on costs to maintain: (betting) S2000
Honestly, I'd have to drive both on the street and on the track. If I feel more confident behind the wheel of the less torquey S2000, then by all means I'd get the S2000. Far too many people who call themselves "car enthusiasts" base a cars merit on horsepower figures.
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From: Tampa, FL
Originally Posted by EG8dood
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i think id take the 350z :thinking:
The 350z are more a sportcar than the s2k...dunno why but if Honda will do a coupé of the s2k it'd rock it :rockon: but for now id take the 350z..
What would you take?
Originally Posted by ManInCamo
350Z for sure. With the track/performance package 
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From: Madison, WI
One thing to keep in mind is that even though the '04 S2k is rated at "240 hp" it actually puts out about 245 hp to the wheels. A typical stock 350Z dynos about 235 hp to the wheels. Granted the Z has a flatter curve and can make pretty significant gains from bolt-on mods, but the '04 S2k actually makes more power than the Z.
Here are some dynos.
'04 S2000 vs '02 S2000 (disregard the "flywheel horsepower" markings)
350Z (blue line is stock, red is with Injen exhaust)
Here are some dynos.
'04 S2000 vs '02 S2000 (disregard the "flywheel horsepower" markings)
350Z (blue line is stock, red is with Injen exhaust)
snitches get stitches
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From: Portland, OR
Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
One thing to keep in mind is that even though the '04 S2k is rated at "240 hp" it actually puts out about 245 hp to the wheels. A typical stock 350Z dynos about 235 hp to the wheels. Granted the Z has a flatter curve and can make pretty significant gains from bolt-on mods, but the '04 S2k actually makes more power than the Z.
Here are some dynos.
Here are some dynos.
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From: Madison, WI
Originally Posted by RB
So the the 04 s2k is losing ~25 hp from the flywheel to the wheels, and the 350z is losing ~55 hp? Daaaaamn...
There's not much point in trying to extrapolate crank hp numbers from wheel hp numbers, so it's best to just compare wheel hp numbers to each other. Using that method, the '04 S2k has about 10 more peak wheel hp.
snitches get stitches
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From: Portland, OR
Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
Well, there's no way to really tell. The '04 S2k is rated at 240 crank hp and puts out 245 wheel hp. The 350Z is rated at 287 crank hp and puts out 235 wheel hp. So technically the S2k actually gains 5 hp from the crank to the wheels.
There's not much point in trying to extrapolate crank hp numbers from wheel hp numbers, so it's best to just compare wheel hp numbers to each other. Using that method, the '04 S2k has about 10 more peak wheel hp.
There's not much point in trying to extrapolate crank hp numbers from wheel hp numbers, so it's best to just compare wheel hp numbers to each other. Using that method, the '04 S2k has about 10 more peak wheel hp.
on that 1st graph on the right side...what is that 215 number represent?
CHRISTMASTIME IN IRAQ
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From: Bay Area
I'm about 4 inches too tall for the 350Z, so I didn't bother to drive it, but the S2K was one amazing car to drive. Also, from sitting inside both, the S2K was a LOT better designed in almost every interior respect...
My vote goes with the S2K
My vote goes with the S2K