2006 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2157 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
