2003 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW M3 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1969 Honda S800. 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 M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 1969 Honda S800 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | S800 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |
