1968 Honda S600 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Agila 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 973 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 290 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, 2004 Vauxhall Agila, 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 Vauxhall Agila (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Honda S600 | 2004 Vauxhall Agila | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | S600 | Agila |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 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 | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |