1967 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 935 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.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 63 L |