1995 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1969 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, 1995 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | S600 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |