1965 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Nissan Platina
To start off, 2005 Nissan Platina is newer by 40 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Platina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Platina (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Platina should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Platina weights approximately 360 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, 2005 Nissan Platina, 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, 2005 Nissan Platina (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Platina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 2005 Nissan Platina | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S600 | Platina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
