1965 Honda S600 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 32 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 225 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | S600 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1090 mm |
