1992 BMW 740 vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1970 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1970 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 740 | S600 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 35 L |