1968 Honda S600 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 15 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 575 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | S600 | 240 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |