2008 BMW 116 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 116 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 279 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 116 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2157 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 | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
