1979 BMW 732 vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 732 | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 732 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |