1965 Honda S600 vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2010 Audi S8 is newer by 45 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S8 weights approximately 470 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 2010 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 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, 2010 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 2010 Audi S8 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. 2010 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 2010 Audi S8 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | S600 | S8 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |