1966 Honda S600 vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1970 Simca 1301 is newer by 4 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1301 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1966 Honda S600.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | S600 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
