1968 Honda S600 vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 36 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 680 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, 2004 Seat Altea, 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, 2004 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | S600 | Altea |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |