1965 Honda S600 vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 24 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 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 411 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, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1989 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S600 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
