1968 Honda S600 vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1968 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S600 | 550 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |