1963 Honda S500 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 1 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, 1969 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | S500 | S600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |