1966 Honda S600 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1966 Honda S600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 755 kg more than 1966 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600. 1965 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1966 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1966 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Honda S600 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Honda | Avanti |
Model | S600 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 95 L |