1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Dodge Challenger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 861 kg more than 1965 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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (422 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Challenger | S600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |
