2006 BMW 523 vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 907 kg more than 1967 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1967 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 523 | S600 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |