1968 Honda S600 vs. 1984 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1984 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 16 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Jeep Cherokee (115 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 840 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.
Because 1984 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Jeep Cherokee (278 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1984 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | S600 | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
