1967 Honda S600 vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Florian (98 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 300 kg more than 1967 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, 1978 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Honda | Isuzu |
Model | S600 | Florian |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |