2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.
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, 2012 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | S2000 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
