1967 Honda S600 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 44 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 1017 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.
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, 2011 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S600 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | S600 | IS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
