1965 Honda S600 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 42 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 2007 Kia Rondo 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. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | S600 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
