1966 Honda S600 vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 35 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 645 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 2001 Seat Leon 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, 2001 Seat Leon 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, 2001 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | S600 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
