1968 Honda S600 vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1968 Honda S600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Honda S600 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Honda | Marcos |
Model | S600 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |