2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
