1977 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 211 kg more than 2008 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 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 | 1565 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |