2003 BMW 525 vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 2003 BMW 525 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 525 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1965 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 525 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
