1965 Honda S600 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 66 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 Honda S600.
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 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | S600 | 66 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |