1969 Honda S600 vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Six weights approximately 495 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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, 1949 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1949 Morris Six | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | S600 | Six |
Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |