1995 BMW 528 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1995 BMW 528. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2003 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 528 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
