2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | S2000 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
