2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 BMW 330

To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330.

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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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