1968 Honda S600 vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 405 kg more than 1968 Honda S600.
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 Skoda Fabia, 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 Skoda Fabia (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | S600 | Fabia |
Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |