1969 Honda S800 vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800. 2009 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | S800 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 63 L |
