1965 Honda S600 vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 12 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 910 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.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | S600 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
