1966 Honda S600 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 15 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 343 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, 1981 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm). This means 1981 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Honda S600 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S600 | Beta |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 59 L |