2007 BMW 328 vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 328 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 328 | 1970 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 328 | S600 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |