1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1967 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1967 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1967 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Vega | S600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |
