1966 Honda S600 vs. 1972 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 6 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 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 51 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 1972 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S600 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
