1969 Honda S600 vs. 1976 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1976 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 7 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 540 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, 1976 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1976 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Honda | Reliant |
Model | S600 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 27 L |