1968 Honda S600 vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 38 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 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600.
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, 2006 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S600 | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 82 L |
