1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1964 Honda S600
To start off, 1964 Honda S600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Honda S600 (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1964 Honda S600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1964 Honda S600 | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 55 | S600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 25 L |