1966 Honda S600 vs. 1969 NSU 1000
To start off, 1969 NSU 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,177 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 NSU 1000 (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Honda S600 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 NSU 1000.
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, 1969 NSU 1000 (90 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 1969 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | S600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 66.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 37 L |
