1969 Honda S600 vs. 1955 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Cowley weights approximately 331 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1955 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | S600 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |
