1964 Honda S600 vs. 1965 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1965 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus Elan 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 1965 Lotus Elan.
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 | 1965 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | S600 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6250 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 | 730 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
