2000 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 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, 2000 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 330 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |