1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 859 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | S600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 52 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 35 L |