2009 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 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 177 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2009 BMW M3 (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
