1968 Honda S600 vs. 1981 Skoda L
To start off, 1981 Skoda L is newer by 13 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 1,044 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Skoda L weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Honda S600.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Skoda L (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1981 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | S600 | L |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |
