1969 Honda S600 vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is newer by 19 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (139 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S600 | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
