2006 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 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 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1966 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | S600 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |