1965 Honda S600 vs. 1966 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1966 Peugeot 204 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1965 Honda S600.
Because 1965 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Peugeot 204 (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Peugeot 204 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1966 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S600 | 204 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |