1996 BMW 535 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 BMW 535. (235 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 535 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 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 535 (320 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 535 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
