1970 Honda S800 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800.
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 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | S800 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 3350 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 |
