1967 Honda S600 vs. 1996 Renault Clio
To start off, 1996 Renault Clio is newer by 29 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 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Renault Clio. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Clio 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, 1996 Renault Clio, 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, 1996 Renault Clio (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S600 | 1996 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S600 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 66 L |
