1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1962 Honda S500. 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z9 | S500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2010 mm |
