1988 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 19 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 2,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 880 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
