1965 Honda S600 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 47 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1879 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | S600 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 104 L |
