1970 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1970 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 795 kg more than 1966 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. 1970 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1966 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1966 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Honda S600 | |
Make | Avanti | Honda |
Model | Avanti | S600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2010 mm |