2004 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,147 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2004 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda S2000 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S2000 | 116 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2147 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |