2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, both 2002 Honda S2000 and 2002 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z3. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 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 Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S2000 | Z3 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |