1967 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2005 Tata Indigo is newer by 38 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Indigo weights approximately 295 kg more than 1967 Honda S600.
Because 1967 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Tata Indigo (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 2005 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | S600 | Indigo |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |