1956 Holden FE vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 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, 1956 Holden FE (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Holden FE | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | FE | S600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |