2006 BMW 525 vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600.
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 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 606 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3350 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 |
