1968 Honda S600 vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 605 is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 599 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 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, 1989 Peugeot 605, 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, 1989 Peugeot 605 (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S600 | 605 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |