1967 Honda S600 vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX is newer by 27 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 645 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, 1994 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 1994 Honda NSX | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | S600 | NSX |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
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 | 725 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |