1969 Honda S600 vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Honda | TVR |
Model | S600 | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 71 L |