2006 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 1095 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1967 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1967 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 1967 Honda S600 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 730 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |
