1957 BMW 600 vs. 1970 Honda 1300
To start off, 1970 Honda 1300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda 1300 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 BMW 600 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 1957 BMW 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300, 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, 1970 Honda 1300 (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1970 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 600 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2200 mm |
