1968 Honda S600 vs. 1972 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1972 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1972 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 217 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1972 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S600 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
