1966 Honda S600 vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 33 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Speedster (147 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Speedster weights approximately 240 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, 1999 Opel Speedster (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S600 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |
