1965 Honda S600 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 141 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, 2002 Honda Civic, 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, 2002 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1965 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1965 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | S600 | Civic |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |