1996 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 863 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 M3 (305 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
