1967 Honda S600 vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1967 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1967 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1967 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | S600 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 97 L |