2009 BMW 125 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 125 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
