1964 Honda S600 vs. 1962 Morgan 4
To start off, 1964 Honda S600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Morgan 4 (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | S600 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
