1964 Abarth 1300 vs. 1964 Honda S600
To start off, both 1964 Abarth 1300 and 1964 Honda S600 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Honda S600 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1964 Abarth 1300.
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:
| 1964 Abarth 1300 | 1964 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 1300 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 25 L |
