1968 Honda S600 vs. 1964 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 1968 Honda S600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 775 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1964 Maserati 5000 GT | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | S600 | 5000 GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
