1969 Honda S600 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 12 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 165 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, 1981 Honda Accord, 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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S600 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
