1965 Honda S600 vs. 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
To start off, 1965 Honda S600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Pontiac Star Chief would be higher. At 4,715 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Pontiac Star Chief (173 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Pontiac Star Chief should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 951 kg more than 1965 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:
1965 Honda S600 | 1955 Pontiac Star Chief | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | S600 | Star Chief |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 4715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3110 mm |