1975 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1975 BMW 520. 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 520 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 520 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
