1987 BMW 324 vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1967 Honda S800. 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 324 | 1967 Honda S800 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 324 | S800 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |