1996 BMW 523 vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 BMW 523. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 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, 1996 BMW 523 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 523 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 523 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |