1966 Honda S600 vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, 1986 Renault 21 is newer by 20 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 640 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.
Because 1986 Renault 21 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Renault 21 (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S600 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
