1965 Honda S600 vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 19 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 141 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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Honda | Reliant |
Model | S600 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |