1965 Honda S600 vs. 2009 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Accent is newer by 44 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 1,492 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Accent (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 613 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, 2009 Hyundai Accent, 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, 2009 Hyundai Accent (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 2009 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | S600 | Accent |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |