1967 Honda S600 vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 42 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 959 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.
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, 2009 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2009 Toyota Yaris (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S600 | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S600 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |
