1969 Honda S600 vs. 1972 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1972 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Cedric (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 595 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan Cedric (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1972 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S600 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
