1998 BMW 328 vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 BMW 328. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1999 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, 1998 BMW 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 328 | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 328 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
