1964 Honda S600 vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 10 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 1430 weights approximately 200 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 | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | S600 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |