2000 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 74 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |