1958 BMW 503 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 503 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 503 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |