1968 Honda S600 vs. 1978 Simca 1100
To start off, 1978 Simca 1100 is newer by 10 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 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Simca 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Simca 1100 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1968 Honda S600.
Because 1968 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 1968 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Simca 1100, 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, 1978 Simca 1100 (67 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1978 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | S600 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |
