1964 Honda S600 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 7 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1964 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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S600 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S600 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3230 mm |
