1965 Honda S600 vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1982 Toyota Soarer is newer by 17 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 475 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, 1982 Toyota Soarer (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 1982 Toyota Soarer 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. 1982 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S600 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |