2009 BMW 650 vs. 1968 Honda S600
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1968 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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1968 Honda S600 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 650 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
