1969 Honda S600 vs. 1961 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
Because 1961 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Jeep CJ5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1961 Jeep CJ5 (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1961 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1961 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | S600 | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
