1965 Honda S600 vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai i20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai i20 (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 380 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, 2010 Hyundai i20, 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, 2010 Hyundai i20 (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | S600 | i20 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2525 mm |
