1965 Honda S600 vs. 1978 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1978 Innocenti Mini is newer by 13 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 21 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, 1978 Innocenti Mini, 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, 1978 Innocenti Mini (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1978 Innocenti Mini | |
Make | Honda | Innocenti |
Model | S600 | Mini |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |