1999 BMW 328 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 BMW 328. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 328 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2003 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, 1999 BMW 328 (279 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000. 1999 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2003 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 328 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 328 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
