1964 Honda S600 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 340 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 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S600 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
