1966 Honda S600 vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 43 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 688 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1966 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1966 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Honda S600 | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | S600 | Commander |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |