2003 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2003 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2003 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda S2000 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S2000 | 530 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |