2009 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2009 BMW 318 and 2009 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |