1978 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 384 kg more than 2003 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |