1967 Honda S600 vs. 2009 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2009 Mazda Premacy is newer by 42 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 625 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 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, 2009 Mazda Premacy, 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, 2009 Mazda Premacy (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 2009 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | S600 | Premacy |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |