1966 Honda S600 vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Corolla (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 520 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 1966 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| 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 | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
