2007 BMW 523 vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 523 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |