1967 Austin 1300 vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, both 1967 Austin 1300 and 1967 Honda S600 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Austin 1300. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 1300 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1967 Honda S600.
Because 1967 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 1967 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Austin 1300, 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, 1967 Austin 1300 (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 1300 | 1967 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 1300 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 35 L |
