1969 Honda S600 vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 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 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster 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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S600 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
