1992 BMW 325 vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1992 BMW 325 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 325 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1963 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, 1992 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 325 | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 325 | S500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |