1964 Honda S600 vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1964 Honda S600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,215 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Honda S600 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite.
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 Honda S600 | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | S600 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 190 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 | 730 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 29 L |
