Honda S2000 vs Nissan 240SX S13 — Affordable JDM Heroes Face Off in FH6
Two of the most beloved affordable JDM cars ever built. The S2000 brings 237hp from Honda's high-revving F20C engine with a 9000 rpm redline and one of the best manual gearboxes ever made. The 240SX S13 counters with a turbocharged KA24 or the legendary SR20DET swap potential and one of the best drift chassis in existence. In FH6's B class, both are absolute bargains with massive build potential. Which one should you spend your credits on?
These are the cars you buy when you're starting your JDM collection on a budget. The S2000 is Honda's roadster masterpiece — 50:50 weight distribution, the highest specific output engine of its era (120hp per liter), and a digital tach that looks like it came from a spaceship. The S13 is Nissan's drift icon — lightweight FR layout, incredible steering angle potential, and the tuner community's favorite canvas. In FH6, the S2000 is the grip car. The S13 is the slide car. Both are incredible value.
Honda S2000 — The VTEC Roadster
237hp F20C, 9000 rpm, perfect 50:50 weight distribution — Honda's greatest roadster.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 6.8 |
| Handling | 8.2 |
| Acceleration | 7.2 |
| Launch | 6.8 |
| Braking | 7.5 |
| PI (Stock) | 630 |
Pros
- F20C engine is Honda magic — 9000 rpm VTEC scream
- Best manual gearbox feel in FH6 — rifle-bolt precise
- Convertible top-down cruising is peak FH6 vibes
Cons
- No torque below 6000 rpm — you live in VTEC or you're slow
- Snap oversteer if you lift mid-corner — catches beginners out
- RWD + no roof = wet races are miserable
Best Events
| Event Type | Rating |
|---|---|
| Road Racing (B) | A-Tier |
| Drift Zones | B-Tier |
| Speed Zones | A-Tier |
Nissan 240SX S13 — The Drift Canvas
The ultimate tuner's platform — lightweight, RWD, and born to go sideways.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 6.5 |
| Handling | 7.8 |
| Acceleration | 7.0 |
| Launch | 6.5 |
| Braking | 7.0 |
| PI (Stock) | 590 |
Pros
- Best drift chassis in B class — slides predictably all day
- Massive engine swap library — RB, 2JZ, LS, take your pick
- Iconic 90s styling — pop-up headlights, clean lines
Cons
- Stock engine is mediocre — needs a swap to be competitive
- Lower PI means more upgrades needed to match higher cars
- Pop-up headlight tax — everyone wants one, prices vary
Best Events
| Event Type | Rating |
|---|---|
| Drift Zones | S-Tier |
| Road Racing (B) | B-Tier |
| Street Scene | B-Tier |
Head-to-Head
| Spec | Honda S2000 | Nissan 240SX S13 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Handling | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Acceleration | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| PI (Stock) | 630 | 590 |
Verdict
For grip driving and road racing, the S2000 is the better car by far — sharper handling, better stock engine, and that VTEC experience that never gets old. For drifting, the S13 is untouchable — it's quite literally one of the best drift chassis ever designed, with more angle potential and a massive engine swap library. The S2000 is the daily driver you track on weekends. The S13 is the project car that lives in the garage and only comes out to slide. Both are dirt cheap. Both are essential JDM garage additions. Buy the S2000 first if you want to race. Buy the S13 first if you want to drift.
How to Get Each
Honda S2000: 32,000 CR. One of the greatest bargains in FH6.
Nissan 240SX S13: 15,000 CR. Pocket change for a drift legend.
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Which Should You Buy in FH6?
The answer depends on what you're building your garage for. If you're building for Horizon Open competitiveness, check the current meta rankings before spending credits — the meta shifts with each seasonal update and a car that was S-tier last month might be B-tier now. If you're building for driving enjoyment, go with the car that has the more engaging driving character. Check the auction house before buying from the autoshow — many of these cars appear as seasonal rewards and can be 30-50% cheaper on the secondary market. For both cars, budget at least 80,000-120,000 CR for a full upgrade path to their competitive class. A half-built car is worse than a well-tuned car one class lower. The most important factor is how the car fits your driving style — some cars reward aggressive driving, others need smooth inputs. Test drive both in a Rivals event before committing to a build. Five laps in each car will tell you more than any spec sheet can.