2003 BMW 320 vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 37 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 760 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, 2003 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 320 | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 320 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |
