1964 Honda S600 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 49 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 521 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.
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1964 Honda S600 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Honda | Scion |
Model | S600 | FR-S |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
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 | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4235 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |