2007 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 325 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |