1996 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 30 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 635 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.
Because 1966 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | S600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
