1975 DAF 66 vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1975 DAF 66 is newer by 10 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 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 DAF 66 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1965 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, 1975 DAF 66 (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 DAF 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 DAF 66 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | DAF | Honda |
| Model | 66 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 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 | 826 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |
