1969 Honda S600 vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1980 Renault Fuego is newer by 11 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 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 325 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.
Because 1969 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Renault Fuego (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S600 | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 56 L |
