1965 Honda S600 vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1989 Toyota MR2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota MR2 (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 535 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, 1989 Toyota MR2 (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S600 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |