2009 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 318 | 2001 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 318 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
