1986 BMW Z1 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1986 BMW Z1. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1. 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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW Z1 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z1 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
