1968 Honda S600 vs. 1972 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1972 Reliant Scimitar 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 465 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1972 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | S600 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 23 L |
