2006 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Honda S600
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 824 kg more than 1968 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1968 Honda S600 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |
