1965 Honda S600 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Honda S600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 733 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | S600 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
