1965 Honda S600 vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 31 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 325 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 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, 1996 Rover 200, 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, 1996 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1996 Rover 200 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | S600 | 200 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |