1969 Honda S600 vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Saab 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Saab 95 would be higher. At 841 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 Saab 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Saab 95 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
Because 1969 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 1969 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Saab 95, 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, 1959 Saab 95 (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Saab 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | S600 | 95 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
