1967 Honda S600 vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 45 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 853 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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S600 | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | S600 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 66 L |
