1984 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 316 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1969 Honda S600. 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, 1984 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 316 | S600 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
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 | 86 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |