1966 Honda S600 vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Florian is newer by 16 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 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 320 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, 1982 Isuzu Florian (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | S600 | Florian |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
