1965 Honda S600 vs. 1998 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Pony is newer by 33 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 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Pony (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Pony 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.
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, 1998 Hyundai Pony, 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, 1998 Hyundai Pony (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 1998 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | S600 | Pony |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
