1964 Honda S600 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 21 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 242 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 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S600 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 51 L |
