2009 BMW 120 vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1969 Honda S800. 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1969 Honda S800 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 120 | S800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
