1993 BMW 856 vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1968 Honda S800. 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1968 Honda S800 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 856 | S800 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |