2004 BMW 745 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 1 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2003 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 739 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, 2004 BMW 745 (447 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 745 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.7 mm |
| 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 Weight | 2025 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
