1966 Honda S600 vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 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 1,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1966 Honda S600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | S600 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
