1964 Honda S600 vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 505 is newer by 23 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 570 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 | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S600 | 505 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |