1989 BMW 850 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 1989 BMW 850 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. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 850 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |