1959 BMW 507 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 BMW 507. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 507 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |