1965 Honda S600 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 1602 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 Volkswagen Caddy, 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 Volkswagen Caddy (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 2010 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | S600 | Caddy |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |