1969 Honda S600 vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1973 Mazda Chante is newer by 4 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 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Honda S600 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1973 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S600 | Chante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
