2007 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2008 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 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 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 | 1680 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |