1968 Honda S600 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 45 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 895 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | S600 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
