1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 1969 Honda S800 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Honda S800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 1969 Honda S800 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 1602 | S800 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |