1965 Honda S600 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 889 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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | S600 | Passat |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2712 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |