1971 BMW Touring vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 316 kg more than 1968 Honda S800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1968 Honda S800 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | S800 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |