2002 BMW 320 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 40 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 620 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, 2002 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | S500 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |