1967 Honda S600 vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1978 Volvo 343 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 343 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1967 Honda S600.
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 Volvo 343 (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600. 1978 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1967 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1967 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S600 | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S600 | 343 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
