1992 BMW 545 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 545 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
