1967 Honda S600 vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2001 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 34 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 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 565 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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S600 | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Honda | Venturi |
| Model | S600 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
