1964 Honda S600 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 9 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 390 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S600 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S600 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
