1996 BMW 540 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 27 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 1090 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 540 | S600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |