2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | S2000 | M1 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 116 L |
