1980 BMW 725 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500.
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, 1980 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 725 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 725 | S500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2010 mm |