1995 BMW Z3 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1995 BMW Z3. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 BMW Z3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Z3. (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Z3 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z3 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 58 L |
