1965 Honda S600 vs. 1976 Mini MK III
To start off, 1976 Mini MK III is newer by 11 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 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mini MK III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Honda S600 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1976 Mini MK III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Mini MK III, 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, 1976 Mini MK III (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Mini MK III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1976 Mini MK III | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | S600 | MK III |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
