1963 Honda S500 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Honda S500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500. 2012 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 1963 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1963 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Honda S500 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S500 | X3 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |