1969 Honda S600 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1969 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S600 | 530 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |