1965 Honda S600 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1607 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 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S600 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 100 L |
