1965 Honda S600 vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 48 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 725 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 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S600 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
