2002 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |