And oh does it deliver! The car just zings to the limiter, the shift action sets the standard for all other manuals, and the visceral feel of high grip setup was perfect. This setup was an OEM-plus build, designed to capitalize and increase the S2000’s native strengths and balance. Minor modifications such as a K&N FIPK intake, Apex’i dual exhaust, a set of Bilstein PSS coilovers, and a slightly larger-than-stock wheelset all added to the flavor. This particular 2003 AP1 Honda S2000 had around 95,000 miles but still felt tight as a drum. The Honda S2000 is the purest sports car of the bunch. There weren’t huge surprises in this comparison of the Mazda Miata RF, Subaru BRZ, and Honda S2000, except that the Miata may not always be the answer. All three are also functionally two-seaters, though the BRZ is by far the most practical of the bunch with its 2+2 arrangement. In many ways they are nearly the same car: Japan built, rear-wheel drive, limited-slip equipped, 6-speed manual transmissions, and curb weights well under 3000 pounds. All three offer world-class driver engagement in any form.
All three of these cars are stellar, but the Miata is stock while the other two are slightly modified. We’re hesitant to pick a traditional winner and loser of this comparison.
This was Daily Motor’s chance to take the brand-new Miata RF and tango with fine used examples of the S2000 and BRZ. We had a fine time comparing these three vehicles, which in a vacuum are all truly wonderful. When a friend offers you the chance to drive a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF, a Subaru BRZ, and a Honda S2000, you get there as fast as you can.
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