1986 BMW M3 vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1986 BMW M3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M3 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M3 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1965 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, 1986 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M3 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | M3 | S600 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |