2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. Both 2002 Honda S2000 and 2011 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 260 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 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S2000 | 120 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |