1995 BMW 317 vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 317. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 317 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1995 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 317. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 317.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 317 | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 317 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
