1968 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 37 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 1,308 cc, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 340 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S600 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1065 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
