1979 BMW 628 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628.
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, 1979 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 628 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |