1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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, 1998 Honda S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1800 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
