2005 BMW 530 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 43 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 955 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1962 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1962 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | S500 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |