2009 BMW M3 vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1998 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 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 | 1525 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
