1998 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 50 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, 2000 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 1997 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 | 180 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 - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |