1969 Honda S800 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 41 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 875 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, 2010 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S800 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | S800 | 125 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 789 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |