2008 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2008 BMW 116 and 2008 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 116 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
