1956 BMW 501 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 BMW 501 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 BMW 501. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 501 | N III |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 57.8 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |