1969 Honda S600 vs. 1987 Skoda L
To start off, 1987 Skoda L is newer by 18 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Skoda L weights approximately 160 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, 1987 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1987 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | S600 | L |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
