1984 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000. 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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M6 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
