1968 Honda S600 vs. 2001 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2001 Mazda B4000 is newer by 33 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 620 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, 2001 Mazda B4000 (324 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 2001 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S600 | B4000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
