2007 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 779 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. 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, 2007 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | S500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 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 Weight | 1505 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |