2004 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 120 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.4 mm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |