1991 BMW 525 vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1964 Honda S500. 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, 1991 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1964 Honda S500 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | S500 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1964 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |