1965 Honda S600 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,390 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 593 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 Scirocco, 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 Scirocco (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Scirocco | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S600 | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1404 mm |
