2009 BMW 650 vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 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 295 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 1969 Honda S800 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 650 | S800 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 156 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 | 1525 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3350 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 |