1999 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 325.
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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | S2000 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |
