2004 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 449 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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 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 328 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S2000 | 328 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2147 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |