1968 Honda S600 vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, 1993 Xedos 6 is newer by 25 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Xedos 6 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Xedos 6 weights approximately 470 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, 1993 Xedos 6, 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, 1993 Xedos 6 (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | S600 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
