1965 Honda S600 vs. 1981 Mazda 626
To start off, 1981 Mazda 626 is newer by 16 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 626 weights approximately 340 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. 1981 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1965 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1965 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1981 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S600 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
