1991 BMW 730 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1991 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 730 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2002 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, 1991 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 730 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 730 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
