2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1970 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 Z4 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1970 Honda S800 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z4 | S800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
