2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. 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 BMW 330 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |