1965 Honda S600 vs. 1993 Porsche 964
To start off, 1993 Porsche 964 is newer by 28 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 964 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 964 (261 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 964 weights approximately 500 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 1993 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Porsche 964 (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 964 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1993 Porsche 964 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S600 | 964 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 73 L |