1965 Honda S600 vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 43 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1965 Honda S600.
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, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S600 | 307 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 52 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |