1968 Honda S600 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 Opel Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Commodore weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 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, 1971 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | S600 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |