1965 Honda S600 vs. 1974 Renault Siete
To start off, 1974 Renault Siete is newer by 9 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 1,037 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Renault Siete is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault Siete weights approximately 111 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, 1974 Renault Siete, 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, 1974 Renault Siete (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Renault Siete will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1974 Renault Siete | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | S600 | Siete |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1037 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |