1965 Honda S600 vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1980 Renault Fuego is newer by 15 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 309 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 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, 1980 Renault Fuego, 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, 1980 Renault Fuego (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S600 | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 56 L |
