1987 BMW 324 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 324 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 324 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |