1969 Honda S600 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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, 1975 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |