1969 Honda S600 vs. 1974 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1974 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 5 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 55 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Triumph Spitfire (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1974 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | S600 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
