1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 300 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600. 1970 Chevrolet Vega 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 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Vega | S600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |
