2004 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525.
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, 2004 BMW 525 (237 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
