1964 Honda S600 vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Opel Manta is newer by 14 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Manta (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 320 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 | 1978 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S600 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 50 L |
