1966 Honda S600 vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 1999 Subaru Forester 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 680 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 1999 Subaru Forester 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, 1999 Subaru Forester 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, 1999 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S600 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
