2009 BMW 320 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 320 and 2002 Honda S2000 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |