1965 Honda S600 vs. 1993 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1993 Subaru Vivio 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 658 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Subaru Vivio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru Vivio (63 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Vivio should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Honda S600 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1993 Subaru Vivio.
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, 1993 Subaru Vivio, 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, 1993 Subaru Vivio (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Vivio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1993 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S600 | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
