1961 BMW 700 vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1964 Honda S500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1961 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Honda S500 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1961 BMW 700.
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, 1961 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1961 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1964 Honda S500 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 700 | S500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 40 L |
