1988 BMW 520 vs. 2009 Honda S2000

To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 377 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 BMW 520 2009 Honda S2000
Make BMW Honda
Model 520 S2000
Year Released 1988 2009
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 2157 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 6800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1193 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4130 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.5 L/100km 13.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L