The S is my daily driver. Yeah, it will beat you up some times, but I like it that way

Tranny: S2000 > RSX Type-S
Acceleration: S2000 > RSX Type-S
Braking: S2000 > RSX Type-S
Drivability: S2000 > RSX Type-S [In dry conditions, ofcourse]
Turning Rad: S2000 > RSX Type-S [It could be better]
Mileage: S2000 ~= RSX Type-S
Insurance: S2000 ~= RSX Type-S
Practicality: RSX Type-S >>> S2000
Fun: S2000 >>> RSX Type-S

 

Im 21 and wreck/ticket free and pay $208 a month for my 03' s2k. Ive got quotes as low as $180 thought- man i need to switch.

Griffin

 

Well I may be able to help you with this question because my freind with an RSX-S raced a S2K and both were stock. The S2k took him off the line and pulled too about 3 lenghts then the RSX slowly started to catch up and lost by 1 length in the end.

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this is just from a drag perspective i think we all already know the s2k's handling is way better and more fun.

 

I just went from an '02 JDM DC5 Type R to an '07 JDM S2000. First impressions

the S2k is so much more of a driver's car. The driving position feels better, and it cocoons the driver so much better than the DC5 did. You feel as if you're sitting much higher in the DC5 than in the S2k.
The steering rack is quicker and the turning radius smaller.
The ride is firmer, and there's more feel coming in through the steering.
Turn-in is much much sharper and more responsive on the S2k.
That bit of more torque is very noticeable from way down in the rev range.
I'd have to say that the shift on the DC5_R feels slicker, but I get what u guys mean when u say the transmission on the S is much more solid. I presume that's because the S has a direct connection, while the DC5_R has transmission linkages.
The DC5_R has more of a continental feel to it than the S, which feels more japanese. Plastics in the DC5 are higher quality than those in the S, but I lke the soft leather interior on the S.

All in all, I'd say the change to the S was definitely a step up from the DC5_R, and I'm looking forward to putting many more miles on it.

To add on to the above post, from a drag perspective, I suspect I can shift faster on the DC5_R than on the S (first impressions). The shift is really that much slicker on the DC5_R. Was timed at 0.5 secs on the datalog of a HKS Fcon Vpro.

 

Drive one and see.


To those who are concerned about how much power you could squeeze out the F-series as opposed to the K-series engines:

Unless you are really going for all show, bling and drag race, power generally doesn't mean much. Most of the people who really go hardcore racing on road courses don't have that much stuff under the hood in the S2000 -- and they actually do very well. You can't use that much power in reality anyway.

The K-motor could produce 700whp if you want, but then ... it's not like you could really use it on the RSX anyway ...

I'm sure someone will flame me here, but honestly, I would take the S over the RSX any day if I am looking for pure performance. The RSX is a great car, but when it comes to real performance (i.e. around a road course), certain fundamental issues exist on the DC5. Correct me if I'm wrong, after a certain amount of power (say 400?), the FF layout simply cannot take it. Sure you could have an LSD to compensate for torque steer, etc. But why bother? Those FR cars would just squad and sit on the rear tires and bite harder. The FF car? Wheels hop unless you have some "funny car"-like suspension setup, which probably isn't the most ideal thing to do if you still want the car to turn properly.

Anyway ... I'm rambling here now ...

 

Ah yes...that torque steer.

I'd almost forgotten about it. I had 300bhp and 29.5kgm at the crank on the DC5_R and the torque steer was a bitch to handle.