2007 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 120 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
