1965 Honda S600 vs. 1991 Opel Omega
To start off, 1991 Opel Omega is newer by 26 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), 1991 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Omega (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Opel Omega weights approximately 625 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, 1991 Opel Omega (162 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1991 Opel Omega | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | S600 | Omega |
Year Released | 1965 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |