2009 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2005 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 118 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |