2009 BMW 750 vs. 2008 Honda S2000

To start off, 2009 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 596 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 2009 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 750 2008 Honda S2000
Make BMW Honda
Model 750 S2000
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 363 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 6800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 90.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 241 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.9 seconds 6.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1354 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4130 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption City 16.9 L/100km 13.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 50 L


 

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