2006 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1969 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, 2006 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | S600 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3340 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 |