1969 Honda S600 vs. 1970 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1970 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 275 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.
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, 1970 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1970 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S600 | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |