1969 Honda S600 vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 42 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600.
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, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 2011 BMW 330 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S600 | 330 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 Length | 3340 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 57 L |