1969 Honda S600 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 375 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 Toyota Carina, 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 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S600 | Carina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |