2006 BMW 730 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 730 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |