1969 Honda S600 vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Simca Aronde weights approximately 235 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, 1954 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1954 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Honda | Simca |
Model | S600 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |