2007 BMW 330 vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1964 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 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1964 Honda S500 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | S500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 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 | 1605 kg | 680 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 |