1974 BMW 3 vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2000 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 3 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
