1996 BMW 735 vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1966 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 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1966 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 735 | S600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 65 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 35 L |