1965 Honda S600 vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 1055 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 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Terrano II (314 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S600 | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
