1965 Honda S600 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Firebird 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 891 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | S600 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 76 L |
