1992 BMW 540 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1962 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 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 540 | S500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 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 | 65 L | 40 L |