1968 Honda S600 vs. 2001 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2001 Nissan Primera is newer by 33 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Primera (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Primera weights approximately 585 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, 2001 Nissan Primera, 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, 2001 Nissan Primera (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 2001 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S600 | Primera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
