1967 Honda S600 vs. 2001 BMW 320
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 931 kg more than 1967 Honda S600. 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, 2001 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600. 2001 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1967 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1967 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 2001 BMW 320 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S600 | 320 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 63 L |