1962 BMW 700 vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S2000 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 2000 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 700 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
