2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 805 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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1964 Honda S500 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z4 | S500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
