1967 Honda S600 vs. 1994 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Gol is newer by 27 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Gol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 170 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, 1994 Volkswagen Gol, 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, 1994 Volkswagen Gol (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Gol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 1994 Volkswagen Gol | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | S600 | Gol |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |