1968 Honda S600 vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Honda S600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Porsche 356 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Honda S600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S600 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 79 L |
