1968 Honda S600 vs. 1985 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1985 Nissan Stanza is newer by 17 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 155 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.
Because 1968 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1985 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S600 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
