2002 BMW 332 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 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 332 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |