2008 BMW 116 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 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, 2008 BMW 116 (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 116 | S600 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |