2009 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 1110 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 1969 Honda S800 | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 730 | S800 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |