1998 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 350 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, 1998 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 1998 BMW 330 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 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
