2004 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Honda S2000. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2004 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda S2000 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S2000 | 530 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2147 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |