1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1965 Honda S600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1965 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 99 | S600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 35 L |