1969 Honda S600 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 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 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corona weights approximately 245 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, 1971 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S600 | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 51 L |