1968 Honda S600 vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 290 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, 1992 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1992 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
