2007 BMW 650 vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1965 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 650 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
