1967 Honda S800 vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1967 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 2007 BMW 523 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S800 | 523 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |