2007 BMW 550 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2003 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 374 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000. 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 550 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
