1965 Honda S600 vs. 1995 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1995 Subaru Justy is newer by 30 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 997 cc (3 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Justy. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Justy weights approximately 45 kg more than 1965 Honda S600.
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, 1995 Subaru Justy, 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, 1995 Subaru Justy (76 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1995 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S600 | Justy |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
