1965 Honda S600 vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (135 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 780 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, 2007 Mazda 6, 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | S600 | 6 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |