1959 BMW 507 vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1998 Honda S-MX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 82 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
Because 1998 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 BMW 507. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 507 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
